Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | | |
Organization and Operations [Policy Text Block] | (a) ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS–– The Company was incorporated in August 1990 July 1992. 2000, September 2019 ® ® January 2017 ® September 2017. October 2019, May 2020 ® We also filed Clinical Trial Applications with several European regulatory bodies, including those in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy, and in Israel, all of which have approved our applications. The first July 2017, February 2020, 12 May 2020 ® 1500 2000 2500 February 2020 ® In addition, we are exploring the use of cyclodextrins in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and in October 2019 ® We also sell cyclodextrins and related products to the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and other industries, primarily for use in diagnostics and specialty drugs. However, our core business has transitioned to a biotechnology company primarily focused on the development of cyclodextrin-based biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease from a business which had been primarily reselling basic cyclodextrin products. | (a) ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS––The Company was incorporated in August 1990 July 1992. 2000, September 2019 ® ® January 2017 ® September 2017. October 2019, second 2020. first July 2017, February 2020, 12 October 2019 ® We also sell cyclodextrins and related products to the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and other industries, primarily for use in diagnostics and specialty drugs. However, our core business has transitioned to a biotechnology company primarily focused on the development of cyclodextrin-based biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease from a business which had been primarily reselling basic cyclodextrin products. |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (b) BASIS OF PRESENTATION––The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10 not 10 December 31, 2019. 10 not | (b) BASIS OF PRESENTATION––The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (c) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS––Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and any highly liquid investments with an original purchased maturity of three | (c) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS––Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and any highly liquid investments with an original purchased maturity of three |
Receivable [Policy Text Block] | (d) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE––Accounts receivable are unsecured and non-interest bearing and stated at the amount we expect to collect from outstanding balances. Customer account balances with invoices dated over 90 not The carrying amount of accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for credit losses that reflects management's best estimate of the amounts that will not 90 not not June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019. | (d) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE––Accounts receivable are unsecured and non-interest bearing and stated at the amount we expect to collect from outstanding balances. Customer account balances with invoices dated over 90 not The carrying amount of accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for credit losses that reflects management's best estimate of the amounts that will not 90 not not December 31, 2019 2018. |
Inventory, Cash Flow Policy [Policy Text Block] | (e) INVENTORY AND COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD––Inventory consists of our pharmaceutical drug Trappsol ® first first not $52,922 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, | (e) INVENTORY AND COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD––Inventory consists of our pharmaceutical drug Trappsol ® first first not $52,900 $39,700 December 31, 2019 2018, |
Prepaid Expenses [Policy Text Block] | (f) PREPAID CLINICAL EXPENSES––Prepaid clinical expenses consist of our pharmaceutical drug Trappsol ® | (f) PREPAID CLINICAL EXPENSES––Prepaid clinical expenses consist of our pharmaceutical drug Trappsol ® |
Mortgage Banking Activity [Policy Text Block] | (g) MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE––The mortgage note receivable is stated at amortized value, which is the amount we expect to collect. | (g) MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE––The mortgage note receivable is stated at amortized value, which is the amount we expect to collect. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (h) FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT––Furniture and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using primarily the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (generally three five seven ten may not | (h) FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT––Furniture and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using primarily the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (generally three five seven ten may not |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | (i) REVENUE RECOGNITION––Under the revenue standards of ASC 606, five No. 2014 09: Product revenues third Revenues from product sales are recognized when the customer obtains control of our product, which occurs at a point in time, typically upon delivery to the carrier. We expense incremental costs of obtaining a contract as and when incurred if the expected amortization period of the asset that we would have recognized is one one Reserves for Discounts and Allowances Revenues from product sales are recorded net of reserves established for applicable discounts and allowances that are offered within contracts with our customers, health care providers or payors, including those associated with the implementation of pricing actions in certain of the international markets in which we operate. Our process for estimating reserves established for these variable consideration components do not Product revenue reserves, which are classified as a reduction in product revenues, are generally characterized in the following categories: discounts, contractual adjustments and returns. These reserves are based on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related sales and are classified as reductions of accounts receivable (if the amount is payable to our customer) or a liability (if the amount is payable to a party other than our customer). Our estimates of reserves established for variable consideration typically utilize the most likely method and reflect our historical experience, current contractual and statutory requirements, specific known market events and trends, industry data and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. The transaction price, which includes variable consideration reflecting the impact of discounts and allowances, may not may 2, | (i) REVENUE RECOGNITION––Effective January 1, 2018, 606 January 1, 2018 not not no Under the new revenue standards, revenues are recognized when our customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. We recognize revenues following the five No. 2014 09: Product revenues In the U.S. we sell our products to the end user or wholesale distributors. In other countries, we sell our products primarily to wholesale distributors and other third Revenues from product sales are recognized when the customer obtains control of our product, which occurs at a point in time, typically upon delivery to the customer. We expense incremental costs of obtaining a contract as and when incurred if the expected amortization period of the asset that we would have recognized is one one Reserves for Discounts and Allowances Revenues from product sales are recorded net of reserves established for applicable discounts and allowances that are offered within contracts with our customers, health care providers or payors, including those associated with the implementation of pricing actions in certain of the international markets in which we operate. Our process for estimating reserves established for these variable consideration components do not Product revenue reserves, which are classified as a reduction in product revenues, are generally characterized in the following categories: discounts, contractual adjustments and returns. These reserves are based on estimates of the amounts earned or to be claimed on the related sales and are classified as reductions of accounts receivable (if the amount is payable to our customer) or a liability (if the amount is payable to a party other than our customer). Our estimates of reserves established for variable consideration typically utilize the most likely method and reflect our historical experience, current contractual and statutory requirements, specific known market events and trends, industry data and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. The transaction price, which includes variable consideration reflecting the impact of discounts and allowances, may not may For additional information on our revenues, please read Note 2, |
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Shipping and Handling Fees, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (j) SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES––Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in product sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound and outbound freight are expensed as incurred and included in freight and shipping expense. | (j) SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES––Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in product sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound and outbound freight are expensed as incurred and included in freight and shipping expense. |
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] | (k) ADVERTISING––Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. We incur minimal advertising expenses. | (k) ADVERTISING––Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. We incur minimal advertising expenses. |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (l) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS––Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. | (l) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS––Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (m) INCOME TAXES––Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. In addition, tax benefits related to positions considered uncertain are recognized only when it is more likely than not 50% | (m) INCOME TAXES––Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. In addition, tax benefits related to positions considered uncertain are recognized only when it is more likely than not 50% The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. 35% 21%. 80% January 1, 2018. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (n) NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE––Basic and fully diluted net loss per common share is computed using a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, as outstanding warrants to purchase 65,311,724 three six June 30, 2020 2019. | (n) NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE––Basic and fully diluted net loss per common share is computed using a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, as convertible preferred stock and outstanding warrants to purchase 63,321,294 32,192,294 2019 2018, |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block] | (o) STOCK BASED COMPENSATION–– The Company periodically awards stock to employees, directors, and consultants. In the case of employees and consultants, an expense is recognized equal to the fair value of the stock determined using the closing trading price of the stock on the award date. With respect to directors, the Company accrues stock compensation expense on a quarterly basis based on the Company's historical director compensation policies, and each quarter recognizes such expense based on the trading price of the common stock during such quarter. | (o) STOCK BASED COMPENSATION––The Company periodically awards stock to employees, directors, and consultants. An expense is recognized equal to the fair value of the stock determined using the closing trading price of the stock on the award date. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (p) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES––The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) requires companies to determine fair value based on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability to a market participant. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not The guidance requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one ● Level 1: ● Level 2: ● Level 3: not We have no June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019. For short-term classes of our financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and which are not June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, | (p) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURES––The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) requires companies to determine fair value based on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability to a market participant. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not The guidance requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one ● Level 1: ● Level 2: ● Level 3: not We have no December 31, 2019 2018. For short-term classes of our financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and which are not December 31, 2019 2018, |
Liquidity [Policy Text Block] | (q) LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN––For the six June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, $4,826,000 $7,533,000, $29,946,000 June 30, 2020. ® ® For the six June 30, 2020, $3,870,000 June 30, 2020, $1,008,000 $1,969,000. The Company has incurred losses from operations in each of the last six may Our consolidated financial statements for the three six June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 five not | (q) LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN––For the years ended December 31, 2019 2018, $7,533,000 $4,255,000, $25,120,000 December 31, 2019. ® ® For year ended December 31, 2019, $6,589,000 $7,120,000 December 31, 2019, $2,784,000 $817,000. The Company has incurred losses from operations in each of the last six may Our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 five not |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (r) USE OF ESTIMATES––The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including regarding contingencies, that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company's most significant estimate relates to inventory obsolescence. Although management bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, actual results could significantly differ from these estimates. | (r) USE OF ESTIMATES––The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company's most significant estimate relates to inventory obsolescence. Although management bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, actual results could significantly differ from these estimates. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | (s) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS–– In June 2016, 2016 13, 326 December 15, 2022, not In December 2019, 2019 12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. 2019 12 2019 12 December 15, 2020. not | (s) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS––In February 2016, 2016 02, 842 12 December 15, 2018, 842 January 1, 2019. 7. In December 2019, 2019 12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. 2019 12 2019 12 December 15, 2020. not |
Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic [Policy Text Block] | (t) UNCERTAINTY–– The recent outbreak of the COVID- 19 19 may may not 19 19 not 19, 19 9. | |