Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) announced today that the Company will report its fourth quarter and year-end 2008 financial results after the Nasdaq market closes on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Neurocrine will then host a live conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results and provide a Company update Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).

Participants can access the live conference call by dialing 1-800-895-0198 (US) or 785-424-1053 (International) using the conference ID: 7NEURO. The call can also be accessed via the webcast through the Company's website at http://www.neurocrine.com

If you are unable to attend the Webcast and would like further information on this announcement please contact the Investor Relations Department at Neurocrine Biosciences at (858) 617-7600. A replay of the Conference Call will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call by dialing 1-800-388-9074 (US) or 402-220-1117 (International) using the conference ID: 7NEURO. The call will be archived for two weeks.

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on neurological and endocrine diseases and disorders. Our product candidates address some of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world including endometriosis, anxiety, depression, pain, diabetes, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other neurological and endocrine related diseases and disorders. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. news releases are available through the Company's website via the internet at http://www.neurocrine.com

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