EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the
undersigned certifies that this periodic report fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and that information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of CIMA
LABS INC.

Dated:  November 13, 2003


                           /s/ Steven B. Ratoff
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                           Steven B. Ratoff
                           Interim Chief Executive Officer


                           /s/ James C. Hawley
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                           James C. Hawley
                           Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary