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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-323187
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-3
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20171027
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171027

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:
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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		171160293

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10182 TELESIS COURT, 6TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92121
		BUSINESS PHONE:		858-207-4264

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		STREET 1:		10182 TELESIS COURT, 6TH FLOOR
		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92121
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