Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-__________) pertaining to the 1994 Long-Term Performance Incentive
Plan of NaPro BioTherapeutics, Inc. and the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan of NaPro
BioTherapeutics, Inc. of our report dated March 3, 2000 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of NaPro BioTherapeutics, Inc. included in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 1999 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Denver, Colorado
December 15, 2000
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