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): January 27, 2009

OPKO Health, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		000-26648		75-2402409
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4400 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 1180
Miami, Florida 33137
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 575-4138

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ITEM 5.02.		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     On January 27, 2009, Michael Reich resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of OPKO Health, Inc. (the “Company”). The resignation of Mr. Reich did not involve any disagreement with the Company.

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.

Date January 28, 2009