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): July 22, 2013

RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 160
Novato, California 94949
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 408-6200

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:

[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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On July 22, 2013, Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. issued a press release announcing that it has received a positive opinion from the European Union (EU) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products recommending orphan drug exclusivity for PROCYSBI® (mercaptamine) gastro-resistant hard capsules for the treatment of proven nephropathic cystinosis.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  July 22, 2013

RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.

Name:  Georgia Erbez

Title:

Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

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