EXHIBIT 23.1

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation of our report dated February 4, 2000 (except with respect to the
stock split discussed in Note 12 and the matters discussed in Note 16, as to
which the dates are February 22, 2000 and March 10, 2000, respectively) included
in this Form 10-K, into IVAX's previously filed registration statement on Form
S-8 Nos. 333-30690, 333-30692, 333-07811, 33-82758, 33-67090, 33-39186,
33-44042, 33-53944, 33-88914, 33-88912, 33-65133, 333-24593, and 333-42997, Form
S-3 No. 33-46173, and Form S-4 Nos. 33-44116 and 33-60847. It should be noted
that we have not audited any financial statements of the Company subsequent to
December 31, 1999 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to the date of
our report.

Arthur Andersen LLP
Miami, Florida,

November 7, 2000