How many prescription diet pills are being researched for FDA approval right now?

[Bethie]

Are there a lot of potential options coming along, or not really?

[KraftMan]

I think there's one actively conducting research for FDA approval. It's a diabetes medication that has shown to have weight loss benefits, so they're researching it for use as an obesity drug. I haven't heard of any others. Research is expensive, so there usually isn't a lot going on at FDA approval at any given time, as I understand it.

[TinaDancer]

Is there a place where this type of thing is listed? A public filing for consideration by the fda or something?