India, July 3 -- Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced on Thursday that its US subsidiary, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has acquired Utility Therapeutics Ltd in a USD 12 million (over ?100 crore) deal, aimed at strengthening its presence in the American market.

Following the acquisition, Alembic will begin the commercial rollout of Utility's recently FDA-approved drug, Pivya (pivmethecillam), which is used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The drug received FDA approval in April 2024, the company said in a statement.

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