While SGD might appear in a pharmaceutical context, its full form in this field most commonly refers to Saint-Gobain Desjonquères. More recently, the company is known as SGD Pharma.
Here's a breakdown:
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Saint-Gobain Desjonquères (SGD): Originally, this was the name of the company.
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SGD Pharma: This is the current name of the business unit focusing on pharmaceutical glass packaging. SGD Pharma is a manufacturer of molded glass for the pharmaceutical industry.
The reference text highlights that SGD Pharma is the first molded glass manufacturer to obtain ISO 15378 certifications for all its pharmacy sites, emphasizing its role in the pharmaceutical packaging sector. Therefore, when you see "SGD" referenced in connection to pharmacy, it likely refers to SGD Pharma and, historically, Saint-Gobain Desjonquères.
