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EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-90891 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement Nos. 33-71798, 33-93914 and
333-37955 on Form S-3 of Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of our report dated
January 24, 2000 (March 20, 2000 as to the merger agreement with Spiros
Development Corporation II, Inc. described in Note 6), appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 1999.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
San Diego, California
July 27, 2000
