Exhibit 23.2


              CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-50480) pertaining to the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1990
Long Term Incentive Plan and in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No.
33-85330, Form S-8 No. 33-97176, and Form S-8 No. 333-33891) pertaining to the
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 1990 Long Term Incentive
Plan of our report dated February 10, 1998, with respect to the financial
statements of Amgen-Regeneron Partners included in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.'s Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1997.




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February 10, 1998