Corcept Therapeutics Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Detailed Findings From Corlux Phase 3 Trial in Cushing's Syndrome at the Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting

MENLO PARK, CA--(Marketwire - June 01, 2011) - Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT), a pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic and psychiatric disorders, today announced that it will host a conference call on June 5th at 8am ET. The purpose of the call will be to review the detailed data from the Phase 3 study of CORLUX in Cushing's Syndrome that will be presented at the Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting (ENDO) held June 4 - 7, 2011 in Boston. Corcept invites members of the investment community and media to take part in the conference call.

The abstract (#OR09-5) "Mifepristone, a Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist, Produces Clinical and Metabolic Benefits in Patients with Refractory Cushing's Syndrome: Results from the Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Mifepristone in the Treatment of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome (SEISMIC)" will be presented by Maria Fleseriu, M.D., F.A.C.E., at the oral session titled "Will Medical Management Replace Surgery for Cushing Syndrome?". The session is being held on Saturday, June 4th at 12:15pm ET in room 153ABC at the Boston Convention Center.

To access the live call, dial 800-264-7882 (domestic) or 847-413-3708 (international); the access code is 29928210. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call through June 18, 2011. The replay number is 888-843-7419 (domestic) or 630-652-3042 (international), and the access code is 29928210#.

About Cushing's Syndrome

Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol and is generated by tumors that produce cortisol or ACTH. Cushing's Syndrome is an orphan indication which most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to 15 of every one million people are newly diagnosed with this syndrome each year, resulting in over 3,000 new patients in the United States. An estimated 20,000 patients in the United States have Cushing's Syndrome. Symptoms vary, but most people have one or more of the following manifestations: high blood sugar, diabetes, high blood pressure, upper body obesity, rounded face, increased fat around the neck, thinning arms and legs, severe fatigue and weak muscles. Irritability, anxiety, cognitive disturbances and depression are also common. Cushing's Syndrome can affect every organ system in the body and can be lethal if not treated effectively.

About CORLUX

Corcept's first-generation compound, CORLUX, also known as mifepristone, directly blocks the cortisol (GR-II) receptor and the progesterone (PR) receptor. Intellectual property protection is in place to protect important methods of use for CORLUX. Corcept retains worldwide rights to its intellectual property related to CORLUX.

About Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated

Corcept is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic and psychiatric disorders. The company has completed its Phase 3 study of CORLUX for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome, and has an ongoing Phase 3 study of CORLUX for the treatment of the psychotic features of psychotic depression. Corcept also has a Phase 2 program for CORT 108297 and an IND-enabling program for CORT 113083. Both of these novel compounds are selective GR-II antagonists -- compounds which block the effects of cortisol but not progesterone. Corcept has developed an extensive intellectual property portfolio that covers the use of GR-II antagonists in the treatment of a wide variety of psychiatric and metabolic disorders, including the prevention of weight gain caused by the use of antipsychotic medication, as well as composition of matter patents for our selective GR-II antagonists.

Statements made in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, for example, statements relating to Corcept's clinical development and research programs, the timing of the FDA's review of our NDA submission, including its determinations regarding acceptance for filing and our request for Priority Review, timing of the release of detailed data from our Phase 3 trial of CORLUX in Cushing's Syndrome, our estimates for our capital requirements and needs for additional financing, the introduction of CORLUX and future product candidates, including CORT 108297 and CORT 113083, estimates of the timing of enrollment or completion of our clinical trials and the anticipated results of those trials, the timing of our IND submission for CORT 113083, the ability to create value from CORLUX or other future product candidates and our commercialization plans. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For example, there can be no assurances with respect to the cost, rate of spending, completion or success of clinical trials; financial projections may not be accurate; there can be no assurances that Corcept will pursue further activities with respect to the development of CORLUX, CORT 108297, CORT 113083 or any of its other selective GR-II antagonists. These and other risk factors are set forth in the Company's SEC filings, all of which are available from our website (www.corcept.com) or from the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). We disclaim any intention or duty to update any forward-looking statement made in this news release.