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) November 28, 2007
INSPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-31135 04-3209022
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4222 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 200, Durham, North Carolina 27703-8466
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (919) 941-9777
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 28, 2007, Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISPH) issued a press release, attached to and made part of this report, announcing the initiation of a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate epinastine nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis..
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 28, 2007
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.
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
By:/s/ Christy L. Shaffer
Christy L. Shaffer,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 28, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
No.Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 28, 2007
