UNITED STATES 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, 2010

ANTHERA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		001-34637 (Commission File Number)		20-1852016 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

25801 Industrial Boulevard, Suite B, Hayward, California (Address of principal executive offices)		94545 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 856-5600

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02		Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2010, Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued its third quarter 2010 press release. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press Release, dated November 2, 2010

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press Release, dated November 2, 2010