BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2006--Akorn, Inc. (AMEX:AKN - News) announced today that its first quarter 2006 earnings release has been scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The Company will also publish the release on its website at www.akorn.com. In addition, the Company will conduct its related earnings conference call Monday, May 1, 2006, beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).