CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP
Published on September 12, 2000
Exibit 23.1
CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan
of our report dated March 3, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements for Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. included in the Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
Dallas, Texas
September 8, 2000