Our mission is research

"For almost 50 years, we have been working to find solutions to real problems. In our laboratories, more than 5.000 molecular hits have been synthesized up to date. Thanks to this activity, today we are one of the few Italian companies which can boast the introduction in the market of several new drugs, representing important milestones in the treatment of specific diseases".

Prof. Luigi Rovati
Rottapharm|Madaus President

Scientific research: a natural vocation
Since its origins, the Group has been characterized by a strong commitment to research, development and marketing of innovative therapeutic solutions for the treatment of specific pathologies. Along the years, the Rotta Research Laboratorium, the Rottapharm|Madaus research centre, has synthesized more than 5,000 compounds for specific molecular targets, over 300 patents and 19 original drugs. Among the therapeutic areas in which it is currently most specialized are rheumatology, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology, pneumology, psychiatry and oncology.