Exhibit 23.2

      Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption
"Experts" in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and
related Prospectus of A.P. Pharma, Inc. for the
registration of common stock and to the incorporation by
reference therein of our report dated February 20, 2004,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of A.P. Pharma, Inc. included in its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


/S/ ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
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Palo Alto, California
April 30, 2004