UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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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):  April 10, 2013

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 961-3400

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 10, 2013, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Gayle R. Dolecek, P.D., is resigning from his position as Executive Advisor, Research and Development Affairs of the Company and his employment at the Company, effective May 31, 2013.  He will remain a member of the board of directors of the Company.

The Company anticipates reaching a consulting agreement with Dr. Dolecek in the near future.

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.