EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUTANTS

As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of our report dated June 15, 2000, included in this
Form 11-K as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, into IVAX Corporation's previously
filed Registration Statement on Form S-8 File No. 033-65133 and to all
references to our firm therein.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Miami, Florida,
   July 12, 2000.