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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

October 3, 2011
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 

 
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 

 
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)
  
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Item 8.01
Other Events

On October 3, 2011 we issued a press release announcing that J. Bradley Rivet has been named Vice President of Marketing effective October 3, 2011.  A copy of our press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
 
Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated October 3, 2011

 
 

 
 
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:     October 3, 2011
 
 
 

 
Exhibit Index
  
Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated October 3, 2011