UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Date of Report:  February 4, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)

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SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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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:

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

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Item 8.01          Other Events    

On February 4, 2016, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) fully resolving the SEC’s investigation into possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and that the Department of Justice has also completed its related investigation and has declined to pursue any action.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01          Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibits are filed herewith:

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.       Description

99.1                    Press release dated February 4, 2016.