Exhibit 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement Form S-8 pertaining to the Flamel Technologies S.A. Stock Option Plans of our report dated April 23, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Flamel Technologies S.A included in its annual report (Form 20-F) for the year ended December 31, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lyon, France
January 6, 2004
Ernst & Young Audit
/s/ Jean-Luc Desplat
Jean-Luc Desplat
