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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

 

September 18, 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):

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 8.01Other Events

 

On September 18, 2013 we issued a press release announcing an update on the launch of Nexafed®, our pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablet. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
99.1 Press Release dated September 18, 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: September 18, 2013

 

 
 

 

Exhibit Index

 

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
99.1 Press Release dated September 18, 2013