The invention relates to methods including the step of joint melt processing of (i) fingolimod or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with (ii) a matrix former into an intermediate, intermediates obtainable in this way, and oral dosage forms, especially tablets, containing the intermediates of the invention. The invention further relates to a method of preparing the dosage forms of the invention, especially tablets. Finally, the invention relates to oral dosage forms for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.