Pharmalife Research Srl

What Pharmalife Research Srl does

Pharmalife Research S.r.l. is an Italian privately held pharmaceutical and consumer health company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Garbagnate Monastero, Lombardia, with approximately 76 employees and a share capital of €1,800,000. The company manufactures and distributes four product categories — food supplements, dermocosmetics, medical devices (MDR-compliant under EU 2017/745), and medical surgical aids (PMC) — through a portfolio of more than 30 sub-brands targeting pharmacy, parapharmacy, herbalist and direct-to-consumer channels in Italy and more than 60 international markets.

Core production is conducted in-house under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines, with proprietary R&D focused on medicinal plants and their derivatives, including in-house antimicrobial testing (e.g., titration of tea tree oil). The portfolio spans therapeutic segments such as cardiovascular (Active), mental well-being and sleep (Ansiovit, Biomelatonin), respiratory and immune (Apis Med Propoli, Influnex, Tussiflux), gastrointestinal and liver (Isilax, Drenlife), dermatology and skincare (Cortinat, Collagenat, Aspersina), intimate care (Candidax, Genestin), pediatric (Fitobimbi 0-12), musculoskeletal (Phytodol, NA.BA.), hair care (Rinfoltil), weight management (Oxantin, Riducell), and pure essential oils and extracts (Vitacure, Essenziali, Original Tea Tree).

The business model combines branded consumer product sales through retail channel partners with a private label and customized product development service that delivers end-to-end R&D-to-finished-product support for partner brands. Go-to-market relies on a deep Italian pharmacy distribution network, international distributor partnerships in 60+ countries, annual presence at the Cosmofarma Exhibition trade event, an owned e-commerce storefront at shop.pharmaliferesearch.com, and organic social media across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube and LinkedIn. All medical devices are registered with the Italian Ministry of Health and comply with MDR and Legislative Decree 137/2022, and the company holds Doping Free certification.

Name

Pharmalife Research Srl

Legal name

Pharmalife Research S.r.l.

Website

https://pharmaliferesearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pharmalife Research Srl is an Italian GMP-certified manufacturer of food supplements, dermocosmetics, medical devices, and medical surgical aids, distributing more than 30 branded product lines through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and herbalists in Italy and 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceuticals and Personal Care Manufacturing

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

Keywords

• Food supplements
• Dermocosmetics manufacturing
• Medical devices
• Herbal extracts
• Private label nutraceuticals

Headquarters

HQ city

Garbagnate Monastero

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Supplements: Production and distribution of food supplements (integratori alimentari) including vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, and specialized formulations for various health needs.
2. Dermocosmetics: Production and distribution of dermocosmetics (cosmetics) including facial, body, and hair care products with natural ingredients.
3. Medical Devices: Production and distribution of medical devices (dispositivi medici) compliant with MDR (Regulation EU 2017/745).
4. Medical Surgical Aids: Production and distribution of medical surgical aids (presidi medico chirurgici) registered with the Ministry of Health.
5. Private Label/Customized Products: Custom product development services from R&D to finished product for private label brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pharmalife Research Srl researches, manufactures and distributes food supplements, dermocosmetics, medical devices and medical surgical aids formulated from medicinal plants and natural ingredients. Products are made in-house under GMP-compliant production for sale through pharmacy, parapharmacy and herbalist channels in Italy and exported to more than 60 countries. The company also offers private label and customised product development services from R&D through to finished product.

Product overview

Pharmalife Research Srl is a pharmaceutical/healthcare company producing and distributing food supplements, dermocosmetics, medical devices, and medical surgical aids. The company operates primarily in Italy and exports to more than 60 countries through pharmacies, parapharmacies, and herbalists. Key product lines include Active (cardiovascular), Ansiovit (mental well-being), Apis Med Propoli (respiratory), Aspersina (facial cosmetics), Collagenat (anti-aging), Cortinat (dermatological), Drenlife (detox/weight), Fitobimbi (children 0-12), Genestin (feminine health), Influnex (immune support), Phytodol (joint/musculoskeletal), Rinfoltil (hair care), along with essential oils like Original Tea Tree Oil and vitamin/mineral supplements. The company maintains GMP quality standards and develops private-label products for partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Active: Product line category
• Ansiovit
• Antiacid
• Apis Med Propoli
• Aspersina
• Biomelatonin
• Candidax
• Cistilen
• Collagenat
• Cortinat
• Dermal
• Drenlife
• Essenziali
• Extract Plus
• Fitobimbi
• Flebostax
• Genestin
• Influnex
• Isilax
• Magnesium
• Mapez
• NA.BA.
• Nutriyal
• Original Tea Tree
• Oxantin
• Phytodol
• Riducell
• Rinfoltil
• Tonix
• Tussiflux
• Vitacure

Products and services

• Food Supplements (Integratori Alimentari) Vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and specialised formulations addressing cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, mental well-being, sleep, immune support, menopause, children's health and other wellness needs. Sold through pharmacy, parapharmacy and herbalist channels in Italy and 60+ countries.
• Medical Devices (Dispositivi Medici) Class I and other medical devices including Antiacid, Golanil Spray, Nasalin Spray, Phyto H Med Crema, Rectolax and Tussiflux products, manufactured in compliance with MDR (EU 2017/745). Distributed through pharmacies and other healthcare channels.
• Dermocosmetics Facial, body and hair care cosmetics made with natural active ingredients across product lines including Aspersina, Collagenat, Cortinat, Dermal, NA.BA., Nutriyal, Original Tea Tree and Riducell. Products are nickel tested and dermatologically tested.
• Medical Surgical Aids (Presidi Medico Chirurgici) Sanitisers and medical surgical aids (PMC) registered with the Italian Ministry of Health, distributed through pharmacy and parapharmacy channels.
• Original Tea Tree Oil 100% pure Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil with internally verified antibacterial and antifungal activity, minimum 38% terpene content. Sold as a standalone line through pharmacy and international channels.
• Private Label and Customised Product Development End-to-end custom formulation and manufacturing service covering R&D, formulation, production and finished product delivery for partner brands seeking their own supplement, cosmetic or medical device lines.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESI S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of food supplements, herbal, and homeopathic products distributed through Italian pharmacies and exported internationally; comparable SKU breadth and channel strategy to Pharmalife.
• Specchiasol S.r.l. Italian herbal supplements and natural health products company selling through pharmacy and herbalist channels; similar botanical R&D focus and distribution footprint in Italy.
• Solgar Vitamin and Herb: Established vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements brand sold through health food stores and pharmacies globally; directly comparable single-nutrient and specialty supplement positioning.
• Named S.p.A. Italian food supplement and sports nutrition manufacturer sold primarily through Italian pharmacies and parapharmacies; directly comparable product mix and channel.
• Zeta Farmaceutici S.p.A. Italian pharmaceutical company producing food supplements, dermo-cosmetics, medical devices, and PMC products distributed through Italian pharmacies; near-identical product taxonomy and regulatory positioning.
• Aboca S.p.A. Italian company developing medicinal plant-based products (food supplements, medical devices, cosmetics) distributed through pharmacies in Italy and internationally; closely matches Pharmalife's botanical positioning, GMP manufacturing, and pharmacy channel GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Consumer Health: Global consumer health division of Bayer with food supplement, OTC, and self-care brands sold through pharmacies and retailers; broader portfolio but overlapping channel and category with Pharmalife.
• Perrigo Company: Global consumer self-care company with OTC, vitamins, supplements, and personal care lines distributed across European pharmacies; broader incumbent competing for the same shelf and consumer wallet.

Others

• Beiersdorf AG: Global dermo-cosmetic company behind NIVEA and Eucerin, sold through pharmacies and mass retail; adjacent rather than directly competing, but competes for the same dermocosmetics shelf space in Italian pharmacies.

Regional players

• Recordati S.p.A. Italian pharmaceutical group with consumer health and supplement brands sold across European pharmacies; comparable Italian pharma heritage and pharmacy distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PharmalifeR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2IfNC2RmsMKc6n60SnBUUg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/PharmalifeResearchsrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pharmalife-research-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/pharmaliferesearch

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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