EXHIBIT 16.1 Roy A. Cohen, C.P.A. 8912 Oak Trail Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707) 537-1015 November 15, 2000 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 I was previously the independent accountants for Meditech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and on August 18, 2000, I reported on the consolidated financial statements of Meditech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as of and for the three years ended May 31, 2000. On September 6, 2000, I was replaced as the independent accountants of Meditech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. I have read Meditech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s statements included under Item 4 of its Form 8-K/a dated September 6, 2000, and I agree with such statements. Santa Rosa, California /s/ Roy A. Cohen November 15, 2000 Roy A. Cohen, C.P.A.