Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
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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 the earliest event reported): November 22, 2004

NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   0-28150   33-0525145
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation or
organization) 		  (Commission File
Number) 		  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
         
12790 El Camino Real
   92130
(Address of principal executive offices)
   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 617-7600

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT 99.1

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

     On November 22, 2004 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced its submission of a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for indiplon modified release tablets. The full text of the press release issued with this announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     (c) EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

     
Exhibit    
Number
   Description of Exhibit
99.1
  Press Release dated November 22, 2004

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
Dated: November 22, 2004  NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
 		  
  /s/ PAUL W. HAWRAN    
  Paul W. Hawran   
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 

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