Pharmos POS AM Prospectus update (post-effective amendment)

EXHIBIT 23(a)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the use in this Post-Effective Amendment on Form S-1 (Nos. 333-138723 and 333-149604) of Pharmos Corporation of our report dated February XX, 2012 relating to the financial statements.  We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.

Friedman LLP

East Hanover, New Jersey

February XX, 2012