CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP
Published on June 23, 2000
EXHIBIT 23(b)
Consent Of Independent Certified Public Accountants
We have issued our report dated March 3, 2000 accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and subsidiaries
appearing in the 1999 Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999, which is incorporated by reference in this
Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference in
the Registration Statement of the aforementioned report.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
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GRANT THORNTON LLP
Dallas, Texas
June 22, 2000