Applied Circuit agreed to buy a Gardena drug firm.

In a bold diversification effort, Applied Circuit Technology of Anaheim said it has tentatively agreed to acquire Whiteworth International, a privately held non-prescription drug manufacturer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. When the sale is completed, Whiteworth will be operated and managed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Circuit. There are no plans to relocate the company, which employs 150 people.