Omnicell (OMCL) 10-K 2010 FY Annual report

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EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-67828, 333-82818, 333-104427, 333-107356, 333-116103, 333-125080, 333-132556, 333-142857, 333-149758 and 333-159562) pertaining to the 1992 Incentive Plan, 1995 Management Stock Option Plan, 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended), 1999 Equity Incentive Plan, 2003 Equity Incentive Plan, 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and 2009 Equity Incentive Plan and Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3/A No. 333-117592) of our reports dated March 11, 2011, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Omnicell, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Omnicell, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California
March 11, 2011

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EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM