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| EX-99.2 - PRESS RELEASE - PERNIX THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | ptx_ex992.htm |
| EX-99.1 - POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PERNIX THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC. | ptx_ex991.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 19, 2011
PERNIX THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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001-14494
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33-0724736
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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33219 Forest West Street
Magnolia, TX
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77354
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (832) 934-1825
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01. Other Events
Pernix™ Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PTX) (the “Company”), and ParaPRO, LLC announced on January 19, 2011 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Natroba™ (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9%, to eliminate head lice (pediculosis capitis). Natroba™ received approval as a prescription medication and is indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestations in patients four (4) years of age and older.
The Company has updated its investor presentation to reflect the addition of the Natroba partnership with ParaPRO, LLC. This presentation is presented at conferences from time to time and is posted on the Company’s website at www.pernixtx.com.
A copy of the investor presentation and the related press release issued on January 19, 2011 are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Investor Presentation of Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. dated January 19, 2011
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99.2
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Press Release of Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. dated January 19, 2011.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: January 19, 2011
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PERNIX THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Tracy S. Clifford
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Tracy S. Clifford
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Chief Financial Officer
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