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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090226
ITEM INFORMATION:		Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090227
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090227

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MANNKIND CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000899460
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		IRS NUMBER:				133607736
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-50865
		FILM NUMBER:		09642123

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		28903 NORTH AVE PAINE
		CITY:			VALENCIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91355
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6617755300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		28903 NORTH AVE PAINE
		CITY:			VALENCIA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91355
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