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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL CO | exhibit12212017.htm |
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 (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 2017
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LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California | 1-36282 | 33-0361285 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4550 Towne Centre Court, San Diego, California 92121
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 207-4264
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Emerging growth company o |
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On December 21, 2017, La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company issued a press release announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GiaprezaTM (angiotensin II) to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | ||
Date: | December 28, 2017 | /s/ Dennis M. Mulroy |
Dennis M. Mulroy | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||