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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2018
Jul. 11, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ORAMED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001176309  
Trading Symbol ORMP  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date May 31, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   17,362,615