EXHIBIT 23.1




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 333-57046, 2-85628, 33-15102, 33-87662, 33-87664, 333-17513, and
333-106385; Form S-3 No. 333-63777, 333-63773, 333-65125, 333-40716, 333-66350,
333-71086, and 333-103965) of Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of our report
dated June 20, 2003 (except for Notes 8, 10, and 17, as to which the date is
July 2, 2003) with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule
of Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended April 30, 2003.



                                                  /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Orange County, California
July 25, 2003