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): March 8, 2005
United Therapeutics Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1110
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 8, 2005, United Therapeutics Corporation issued a press release announcing that AFSSAPS, the French drug regulatory agency, has issued an approval letter for Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) Injection for subcutaneous treatment of NYHA Class III Primary Pulmonary Hypertension patients. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 8, 2005 |
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SIGNATURE
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.
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UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION |
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Dated: March 8, 2005 |
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/s/ Paul A. Mahon |
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Paul A. Mahon |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 8, 2005 |
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