Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Announces Conference Call For Fourth Quarter And Year-End 2005 Financial Results

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced today that the Company will report fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results after the Nasdaq market closes Monday, January 23, 2006. Neurocrine will then host a live conference call and Webcast to discuss the financial results and provide a Company update Monday afternoon, January 23, 2006 at 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 1:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Participants may access the live Conference Call by dialing 1-877-707-9628 (U.S.) or 785-832-1508 (International) and using the Conference ID# NBIX. 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 Claudia Woodworth or Elizabeth Foster in 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 1-800-839-5679 (US) or 402-220-2566 (International) and will be archived until Monday, February 6, 2006.

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is a product-based biopharmaceutical company focused on neurological and endocrine diseases and disorders. Our product candidates address some of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world including insomnia, anxiety, depression, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and autoimmunity. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. news releases are available through the Company's website via the Internet at http://www.neurocrine.com

CONTACT: Claudia Woodworth or Elizabeth Foster, both of NeurocrineBiosciences, Inc., +1-858-617-7600

Web site: http://www.neurocrine.com/