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EXHIBIT 23









INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
33-32805 and No. 33-32970 of Zila, Inc. on Form S-8 and Registration Statements
No. 33-46239, No. 333-06019, No. 333-00645 and No. 333-31651 of Zila, Inc. on
Form S-3 of our report dated October 29, 1999 appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Zila, Inc. for the year ended July 31, 1999.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
October 29, 1999