EXHIBIT 23






INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-02857, No. 333-02859, No. 333-54958 and No. 333-54960 of Zila, Inc. on Form
S-8 of our report dated October 15, 2001 appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of Zila, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 2001.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
October 15, 2001