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Exhibit 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-31354, 333-34702, 333-75645, 333-75649 and 333-50157 of Alkermes, Inc. on
Form S-3 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-71011, 333-50357, 333-13283,
33-97468, 33-58330 and 33-44752 of Alkermes, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated May 26, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Alkermes,
Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2000.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 29, 2000
