SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report: October 10, 2005
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Akorn, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Louisiana (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		0-13976 (Commission File Number)		72-0717400 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2500 MILLBROOK DRIVE
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
(Address of principal executive offices)

(847) 279-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01      Other Events

     Reference is made to Exhibit 99.1, attached.

     We expressly disclaim any obligation to update this press release and caution that it is only accurate on the date it was presented. The inclusion of any data or statements in this press release does not signify that the information is considered material.

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (c) Exhibits.

          99.1      Press release dated October 10, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

      

Date: October 13, 2005