Exhibit 23.5
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                     Consent of Farkas & Manelli, P.L.L.C.

     We hereby consent to the inclusion of our firm under the heading "Legal
Matters" in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of Professional Detailing,
Inc.

                                             /s/ Farkas & Manelli, P.L.L.C.
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                                                 Farkas & Manelli, P.L.L.C.


Dated: Washington, D.C.
       December 16, 1999