Exhibit 23.1

MOORE STEPHENS ELLIS FOSTER LTD.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

1650 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC  Canada   V6J 1G1
Telephone:  (604) 737-8117  Facsimile: (604) 714-5916
E-Mail: generaldelivery@ellisfoster.com

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration  Statement
listed  below  of  our  report  dated  March  19,  2003,  with  respect  to  the
consolidated  financial statements of Dragon Pharmaceuticals Inc. & Subsidiaries
included in its Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2002,  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.



                                             "MOORE STEPHENS ELLIS FOSTER LTD."
Vancouver, British Columbia                      Chartered Accountants
Canada
April 16, 2003





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