EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have issued our report dated March 19, 2013, accompanying the consolidated financial statements of Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on Form S-8 of the aforementioned report.
/s/ Whitley Penn LLP
Dallas, Texas
July 16, 2013