The present invention provides the use of an amphipathic weak base having defined characteristics for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions. Preferably, the amphipathic weak base is encapsulated in a liposome. The invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations and methods of use thereof for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions. A specific and preferred amphipathic weak base is tempamine (TMN). Further, preferably, tempamine is loaded in sterically stabilized liposomes (SSL-TMN).