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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2009
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of New York |
1-10113 |
11-0853640 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
616 N. North Court, Suite 120 Palatine, Illinois |
60067 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 705-7709
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 9, 2009 we issued a press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Albert W. Brzeczko as our Vice President of Technical Affairs commencing February 9, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
From 1999 through 2009, Dr. Brzeczko was Vice President, Global Pharma New Product Development and Pharma Technologies for International Specialty Products, Inc., a contract services group specializing in the development of technologies for the bioenhancement of poorly soluble drugs. Prior to 1999, Dr. Brzeczko held various positions of increasing responsibility in pharmaceutical product development with UPM Pharmaceuticals, Banner Pharmacaps, Mylan Laboratories, and DuPont Merck. Dr. Brzeczko received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and a Ph.D in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Maryland.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 2009 Announcing the
Appointment of Dr. Albert W. Brzeczko as Vice President
of Technical Affairs
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: February 9, 2009 | By: | /s/ PETER A. CLEMENS Peter A. Clemens Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 2009 Announcing the
Appointment of Dr. Albert W. Brzeczko as Vice President
of Technical Affairs
EXHIBIT 99.1
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Names Albert W. Brzeczko, Ph.D. VP, Technical Affairs
PALATINE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACUR) announced that Albert W. Brzeczko, Ph.D. has been named the Company's Vice President, Technical Affairs effective February 9, 2009. From 1999 through 2009, Dr. Brzeczko was Vice President, Global Pharma New Product Development and Pharma Technologies for International Specialty Products, Inc., a contract services group specializing in the development of technologies for the bioenhancement of poorly soluble drugs. Prior to 1999, Dr. Brzeczko held various positions of increasing responsibility in pharmaceutical product development with UPM Pharmaceuticals, Banner Pharmacaps, Mylan Laboratories, and DuPont Merck. Dr. Brzeczko received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Maryland.
About Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in research, development and manufacture of innovative Aversion(r) (abuse deterrent) Technology and related product candidates.
The Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4847
CONTACT: Acura Pharmaceuticals
Peter A. Clemens, SVP Investor Relations & CFO
847-705-7709