- Current report filing (8-K)

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): October 22, 2009

SCHERING–PLOUGH CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


New Jersey (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		1-6571 (Commission File Number)		22-1918501 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

2000 Galloping Hill Road
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (908) 298-4000

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS


ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-99.1: PRESS RELEASE
EX-99.2: SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
EX-99.1
EX-99.2

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Schering-Plough today issued a press release titled “Schering-Plough Reports Financial Results for 2009 Third Quarter” and provided additional supplemental financial data. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. The supplemental financial data is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2009 titled “Schering-Plough Reports Financial Results for 2009 Third Quarter”

99.2 Supplemental Financial Data

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.

Schering-Plough Corporation


By:		/s/ Steven H. Koehler
		Steven H. Koehler
		Vice President and Controller

Date: October 22, 2009

Exhibit Index


Exhibit
Number		Description
99.1		Press release dated October 22, 2009 titled “Schering-Plough Reports Financial Results for 2009 Third Quarter”

99.2		Supplemental Financial Data