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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | v337001_ex99-1.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
March 5, 2013
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| State of New York | 1-10113 | 11-0853640 | ||
| (State of Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| of Incorporation) | Identification Number) |
616 N. North Court, Suite 120
Palatine, Illinois 60067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 705-7709
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 5, 2013 we issued a press release announcing that chain drugstore KERR DRUG will stock orders of Nexafed®, our pseudoephedrine product with abuse deterrent technology. A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated March 5, 2013
SIGNATURES
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.
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
By: /s/ Peter A. Clemens
Peter A. Clemens
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 5, 2013
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 5, 2013 |