UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13A-16 or 15d-16 of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of June 2017

COMMISSION FILE Number. 000-29338

CARDIOME PHARMA CORP.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1441 Creekside Drive, 6th floor

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 4S7, CANADA

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

Exhibit	Description
99.1	News Release dated June 21, 2017 - Cardiome Announces Licensing Agreement for XYDALBA™ (Dalbavancin Hydrochloride) to Support Planned Commercialization in Israel

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	CARDIOME PHARMA CORP.
	(Registrant)
Date: June 21, 2017	By:	/s/ Justin Renz
		Name: Justin Renz
		Title: Chief Financial Officer