(WPHL) -- Apozeal Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Levittown, will be investing $4.1 million into expanding its drug manufacturing operation in Bucks County, Governor Josh Shapiro announced.

In addition, with support from a $1.1 million state investment, 70 new jobs will be created over the next three years, while retaining 22 existing positions.

The Pennsylvania company owns 11 FDA-approved generic versions of brand-name drugs (Abbreviated New Drug Application/ANDA) along with other over-the-counter (OTC) products. Currently, Apozeal produces four of the 11 products. According to the Shapiro Administration, the expansion will enable the company to manufacture the remaining seven ANDA products and additional OTC products.

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