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): October 7, 2010
ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
DELAWARE
(State of incorporation) 		  0-28298
(Commission File No.) 		  94-3154463
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2100 Powell Street
Emeryville, California 94608
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 597-6500
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
      On October 7, 2010, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provided an update regarding its development plans for carfilzomib, announcing in a press release that it will be delaying the New Drug Application filing for accelerated approval of carfilzomib based on routine recent discussions with the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls reviewing division of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A copy of the press release, titled “Onyx Pharmaceuticals Provides Status Update on Carfilzomib” is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.”
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
  (d)   Exhibits.
     
Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press release, dated October 7, 2010, titled “Onyx Pharmaceuticals Provides Status Update on Carfilzomib”

 

 

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.
         
  ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
  		 
Dated: October 7, 2010       
  By:   /s/ Suzanne M. Shema   
    Suzanne M. Shema   
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel   
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press release, dated October 7, 2010, titled “Onyx Pharmaceuticals Provides Status Update on Carfilzomib”

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