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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000920465-14-000049
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140627
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140627

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000920465
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) [2836]
		IRS NUMBER:				330361285
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-3
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-197092
		FILM NUMBER:		14946409

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4660 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE, SUITE 1070
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92122
		BUSINESS PHONE:		858-207-4264

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4660 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE, SUITE 1070
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92122
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Document 4 - file: gdlogo.jpg

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Document 5 - file: logolajollacolorjun13.jpg

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