Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements and related Prospectuses:

1)

Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-66843, No. 333-53486, No. 333-66688, No. 333-86542, No. 333-104956, No. 333-108973, No. 333-121891, No. 333-156539 and No. 333-197433) and in the related Prospectuses of Depomed, Inc.,



2)

Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-66923, No. 333-85419, No. 333-54982, No. 333-101796 and No. 333-105994) pertaining to the 1995 Stock Option Plan, as amended, of Depomed, Inc.,



3)

Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-167015, No. 333-116697, No. 333-145291, No. 333-156538, No. 333-181710, and No. 333-196263) pertaining to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Depomed, Inc. and the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

of our reports dated February 26, 2015, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Depomed, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Depomed, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2014.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Redwood City, California
February 26, 2015

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Exhibit 23.1