Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 19, 2012, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ("Ligand" or the "Company") issued a press release entitled "Ligand Partner GlaxoSmithKline Receives FDA Approval for New Indication for PROMACTAŽ (eltrombopag)."

A copy of the press release, dated November 19, 2012, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The contents of the press release are deemed to be filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release of the Company dated November 19, 2012.

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