1 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): February 5, 1998 DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-15242 11-2590026 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 7155 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 (513) 731-9900 (Address and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices) 2 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 are not applicable and are omitted from this Report. Item 5. Other Events The information set forth in the Press Release attached as Exhibit 99 dated February 5, 1998, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not Applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this Report on Form 8-K: Regulation S-K Exhibit No. Exhibit 99 Press Release dated February 5, 1998 -2- 3 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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 5, 1998 DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. By /s/ Timothy J. Holt --------------------------------- Timothy J. Holt Senior Vice President-Finance and Administration -3-