Futura Medical is preparing to seek approval from the FDA to launch OTC in the US its MED3000 erectile dysfunction treatment, marketed in Europe under the Eroxon brand name. After completing all the necessary studies demonstrating that the gel-based, drug-free product works as a self-care treatment for ED, Futura says it is confident that the soon to be submitted de novo medical device application will be successful and pave the way for a Q1 2023 launch.

Many gene therapies companies have faced R&D and financial problems this year but the longer term potential of the field and low prices might tempt big pharma into deals.

Having led $30bn of acquisitions of companies at Sanofi, the new challenge for its former global head of partnering is to help make Owkin, “the most disruptive AI biotech company in the world,” he tells Scrip.

After highlighting oncology drugs pegged to make a splash next year with the help of Biomedtracker, Scrip takes a look at seven potential blockbusters across a range of therapeutic areas including neurology, dermatology and blood disorders slated for approval next year.