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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-16-013391
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20161128
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20161128
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20161128

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AKORN INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000003116
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				720717400
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			LA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32360
		FILM NUMBER:		162020784

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1925 W. FIELD COURT, SUITE 300
		CITY:			LAKE FOREST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60045
		BUSINESS PHONE:		847-279-6100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1925 W. FIELD COURT, SUITE 300
		CITY:			LAKE FOREST
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60045
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<TYPE>8-K
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Document 1 - file: f8k_112816.htm

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<TYPE>EX-99.1
<SEQUENCE>2
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
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Document 2 - file: exh_991.htm

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