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): September 24, 2003 SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-19825 94-3116852 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer) incorporation) Identification No.) 901 Mariner's Island Blvd., Suite 205 San Mateo, California 94404 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 358-3456 Item 5. Other Events On September 24, 2003, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release regarding enrollment in its two phase 3 hepatitis C clinical trials. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Description ----- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued by SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., dated September 24, 2003, regarding enrollment in its two phase 3 hepatitis C clinical trials. 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. SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Dated: September 24, 2003 /s/Richard A. Waldron --------------------------------- Richard A. Waldron Chief Financial Officer