Charles de Giorgio

Name

Charles de Giorgio

Legal name

Charles de Giorgio Ltd.

Website

https://charlesdegiorgio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Medical equipment supply
• Medical device distribution
• Healthcare product distribution
• Personal care distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Birkirkara

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distribution of pharmaceutical products to Malta's pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. The company acts as a distributor for global pharmaceutical brands including Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and Lundbeck.
2. Medical Equipment Distribution: Supply of medical equipment including diagnostic and therapeutic devices to healthcare facilities. Brands distributed include Siemens Healthineers, Drager, and Varian.
3. Medical Devices Distribution: Distribution of innovative medical devices supporting healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Brands include Abbott and Cook Medical.
4. Personal Care & Hygiene Products Distribution: Distribution of personal care and hygiene brands including Dettol, Listerine, Durex, Finish, and other consumer health products to retail outlets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Charles de Giorgio Ltd. distributes pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, medical devices, and personal care & hygiene products to Malta's pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. The company acts as the authorized local distribution partner for global healthcare manufacturers including Sanofi, Abbott, Siemens Healthineers, Cook Medical, Reckitt, Novo Nordisk, Drager, Varian, and Lundbeck, and supports its portfolio with installation, maintenance, and training services for the equipment it supplies.

Product overview

Charles de Giorgio Ltd. is a Malta-based pharmaceutical and medical products distributor established in 1920. The company operates as a unified distribution platform organized into four distinct product categories: Pharmaceuticals (distributing products from Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics), Medical Equipment (supplying Drager, Siemens Health, Varian equipment to healthcare facilities), Medical Devices (providing Abbott and Cook Medical devices), and Personal Care & Hygiene (distributing Dettol, Listerine, Durex, and other consumer brands). The company also operates sustainability initiatives including solar power generation and an electric vehicle fleet. The company does not appear to offer a software platform, API, or AI-powered products—it functions purely as a pharmaceutical and medical goods distributor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pharmaceuticals: Distribution of trusted pharmaceutical products to Malta's pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.
• Medical Equipment
• Medical Devices
• Personal Care & Hygiene

Products and services

• Pharmaceuticals Distribution Distribution of trusted pharmaceutical products to Malta's pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics on behalf of global manufacturers including Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and Lundbeck.
• Medical Equipment Supply Supply of dependable medical equipment — including anesthesia, monitoring, imaging, and oncology systems — to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities across Malta, with installation, maintenance, and training services, sourced from brands such as Drager, Siemens Healthineers, and Varian.
• Medical Devices Distribution Distribution of innovative medical devices from manufacturers such as Abbott and Cook Medical to healthcare professionals in Malta, supporting safe and effective patient care.
• Personal Care & Hygiene Distribution Distribution of trusted personal care and hygiene brands — including Dettol, Listerine, Durex, and Finish — to retail outlets across Malta.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% electricity consumption reduction through solar power
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SanoficoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharles de Giorgio Ltd. distributes Sanofi's pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across Malta as the authorized distributor for the Maltese market.
• AbbottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Abbott's medical device products in Malta, supplying hospitals and healthcare facilities with Abbott's diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices.
• Siemens HealthineerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply of Siemens Healthineers medical equipment to Maltese hospitals and healthcare facilities as authorized distributor.
• Cook MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Cook Medical's medical devices to healthcare facilities in Malta, providing access to Cook's specialized medical device portfolio.
• ReckittcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Reckitt's personal care and hygiene brands including Dettol, Lysol, and other consumer health products to retail outlets in Malta.
• Novo NordiskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Novo Nordisk's pharmaceutical products including diabetes treatments to healthcare facilities across Malta.
• DragercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply of Drager medical equipment including anesthesia and monitoring systems to Maltese hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• VariancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Varian radiation oncology equipment and solutions to healthcare facilities in Malta.
• LundbeckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Lundbeck's pharmaceutical products for neurological and psychiatric disorders to pharmacies and hospitals in Malta.
• Dettol Brand (Reckitt)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of the Dettol brand antiseptic and hygiene products to pharmacies and retail outlets across Malta.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Corporation: Global pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor operating across pharma wholesale, medical-surgical distribution, and specialty distribution. Operates at vastly larger scale but with overlapping category breadth.
• Cardinal Health: Major US-headquartered pharmaceutical distributor and medical product distributor with pharmaceutical and medical segments mirroring CDG's pharma + medical equipment/devices lines.
• Sinopharm Group: China's largest pharmaceutical and medical device distributor combining pharma wholesale, retail pharmacy chains and medical device distribution. Comparable multi-line distribution business model.
• Henry Schein: Distributor of healthcare products to office-based dental and medical practitioners across medical, dental and animal health. Comparable distribution-heavy model serving healthcare professionals.
• Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen): One of the largest global pharmaceutical distributors serving retail pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers. Operates overlapping wholesale, specialty and physician distribution models.
• Owens & Minor: US medical-surgical product distribution and healthcare supply chain company serving hospitals and healthcare providers. Overlaps with CDG's medical equipment/devices distribution lines.
• Patterson Companies: Value-added distributor serving dental and animal health markets with complementary medical segments. Comparable B2B healthcare distribution model with multi-category exposure.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies globally, serving hospitals, surgery centers and clinics. Overlapping medical supply and equipment distribution focus.

Direct peers

• PHOENIX Group: Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesale group, distributing pharma and consumer health products across multiple European countries. Closest comparable in terms of multi-line pharma + OTC/consumer health B2B distribution model.
• Alliance Healthcare: Walgreens Boots Alliance's European pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution arm, serving pharmacies, hospitals and manufacturers across Europe. Comparable multi-segment healthcare distribution business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charlesdegiorgioltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-de-giorgio-ltd.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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