AGREEMENT TO JOINTLY FILE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13D

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AGREEMENT

TO JOINTLY FILE AMENDMENT NO. 3

TO SCHEDULE 13D

The undersigned hereby agree to jointly prepare and file an Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D and any future amendments thereto reporting each of the undersigned’s ownership of Akorn, Inc. and hereby affirm that such Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D if being filed on behalf of the undersigned.

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

January 16, 2006		/s/ Arjun X. Xxxxx
		Arjun X. Xxxxx
January 16, 2006		/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
		Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx