Margherita Chimenti (sometimes Chementi), known as La Droghierina (fl. 1734–1746) was an Italian soprano. She was active for a time in London, where for George Frideric Handel she created the roles of Atalanta in Serse and Adolfo in Faramondo, both in 1738.[1] For Giovanni Battista Pergolesi she created the role of Aquilio in Adriano in Siria in Naples in 1734.[2] She had an extensive career in Italy as well as in London.[3]