ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 5, 2009, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, and Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 2.05 COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
On May 5, 2009, the Company implemented staff reductions of approximately 60 employees at its San Diego campus, as part of its restructuring program to prioritize its clinical programs. As a result, the Company communicated to affected employees a plan of organizational restructuring (the "Restructuring Plan") through involuntary terminations. In connection with the Restructuring Plan, the Company expects to incur expenses of approximately $3 million related to this staff reduction primarily during the second quarter of 2009, consisting of one-time termination benefits which include salary continuation, outplacement services and other benefit costs paid out in cash primarily during the second quarter of 2009.

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. On April 30, 2009, the Company elected to terminate its deferred compensation plan (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") effective immediately. In connection with such termination, the account balances of participants in the Deferred Compensation Plan will be distributed to such participants in accordance with the provisions of the Deferred Compensation Plan. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Number Description

99.1 Press Release dated May 5, 2009

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