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About Akorn Incorporated
For over 42 years, Akorn has been known as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Akorn's mission is to provide high quality, safe and effective pharmaceuticals for veterinarians. We manufacture and distribute a full line of diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and over-the-counter ophthalmics; as well as injectables and specialty niche branded and multi-source drugs.

Our customers include veterinarians, physicians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, acute care facilities, hospitals, surgery centers, retail stores, distributors, and clinics.

Akorn is committed to serving our customers by providing an extensive line of affordable pharmaceuticals in the following market segments:

Akorn Market Segments


Akorn is a Louisiana-based corporation founded in 1971 in Abita Springs. In 1997, we relocated our corporate headquarters to the Chicagoland area. We operate FDA-licensed pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Decatur, Illinois and Somerset, New Jersey, a R&D center in Vernon Hills, Illinois and a distribution warehouse in Gurnee, Illinois.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your preferred Animal Health Distributor or Akorn's toll-free Customer Service line at (888) 628-0581 for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support of the Akorn product line. We look forward to supporting you and your staff with quality products and superior service.