EXHIBIT 23.1

MOORE STEPHENS ELLIS FOSTER LTD.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

1650 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC Canada  V6J 1G1
Telephone:  (604) 734-1112 Facsimile: (604) 714-5916
E-Mail:  generaldelivery@ellisfoster.bc.ca





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration  Statement
listed  below of our  report  dated  February  28,  2002,  with  respect  to the
consolidated  financial statements of Dragon Pharmaceuticals Inc. & Subsidiaries
included in its Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2001,  filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

Form S-8 (No.  333-55794)  pertaining  to Stock  Options  granted to  directors,
technical advisors, and employees under stock option agreements.

Form S-8 (No. 333-64342) pertaining to Kim Foo Tai.



Vancouver, Canada                           "MOORE STEPHENS ELLIS FOSTER LTD."
March 28, 2002                                     Chartered Accountants