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

July 14, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 
 
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
  

State of New York
1-10113
11-0853640
(State of Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)
 
Identification Number)

616 N. North Court, Suite 120
Palatine, Illinois 60067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(847) 705-7709
(Registrant’s telephone number, including are code)

 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 14, 2005, Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release disclosing the financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2005. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
 Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated July 14, 2005 Announcing Results for Second Quarter ended June 30, 2005.


 
 
 
 
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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
  ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: July 14, 2005 By:   /s/ Peter A. Clemens
 
Peter A. Clemens
  Vice President & Chief Financial Officer



 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 
Exhibit
Number
 Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated July 14, 2005 Announcing Results for Second Quarter ended June 30, 2005.