BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2006--Akorn, Inc. (AMEX:AKN - News) announced today that its second quarter 2006 earnings release has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The Company will also publish the release on its website at www.akorn.com. In addition, Arthur S. Przybyl, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey A. Whitnell, Chief Financial Officer, will host an earnings conference call Wednesday, July 26th, 2006, beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).