Cover
Cover | Mar. 03, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 3, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-32360 |
Entity Registrant Name | Akorn, Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000003116 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 72-0717400 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | LA |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1925 W. Field Court |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Lake Forest |
Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60045 |
City Area Code | 847 |
Local Phone Number | 279-6100 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, No Par Value |
Trading Symbol | AKRX |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |