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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) November 2, 2000
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NexMed, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada 0-22245 87-0449967
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
350 Corporate Boulevard, Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (609) 208-9688
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
Attached is a Press Release issued by the Registrant on November 2, 2000 (the
"Press Release").
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated November 2, 2000.
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.
NexMed, Inc. (Registrant)
By: /s/ Y. Joseph Mo
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Y. Joseph Mo
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 2, 2000
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