Apricus Biosciences, Inc.

11975 El Camino Real, Suite 300

San Diego, CA 92130

October 20, 2017

VIA EDGAR

Christine Westbrook

Division of Corporation Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Apricus Biosciences, Inc.

Registration Statement on Form S-3

Filed September 25, 2017

File No. 333-220624

Dear Ms. Westbrook:

Pursuant to Rule 461 of Regulation C of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned, on behalf of Apricus Biosciences, Inc., respectfully requests that the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 referred to above be accelerated so that it will become effective at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 24, 2017, or as soon as practicable thereafter.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Matthew T. Bush, Esq. of Latham & Watkins LLP at (858) 523-3962. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.

Very truly yours,

APRICUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.

By: /s/ Richard Pascoe

Richard Pascoe

Chief Executive Officer & Secretary

cc:    Cheston J. Larson, Esq., Latham & Watkins LLP

Matthew T. Bush, Esq., Latham & Watkins LLP

Anthony Gostanian, Esq., Latham & Watkins LLP

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