Exhibit 23


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-57404, 333-22017, 33-21374, 33-37791,
33-81780, and 33-81782) of Cambrex Corporation of our report dated June 24, 2002
relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Cambrex
Corporation Savings Plan, which appear in this Form 11-K.

                                          /s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Florham Park, New Jersey
June 24, 2002