Orlistat vs Xenical: Which Should You Choose?
Does Orlistat Affect Your Appetite?
Orlistat doesn't increase appetite because it works completely differently from appetite suppressants. Rather than acting on brain chemistry, orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes. This blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed, with unabsorbed fat passing naturally through your body. Since it doesn't cross into your bloodstream in significant amounts or affect appetite-regulating brain centres, orlistat won't make you feel hungrier. Any appetite changes during treatment are more likely related to adjusting to a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet rather than the medication itself.
Orlistat 120mg vs Xenical 120mg: The Key Differences
Generic Orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg are clinically equivalent - they contain the same active ingredient at identical doses and work exactly the same way in your body. The primary difference is cost. At EverydayMeds, a 4-week supply (84 capsules) of generic Orlistat costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). This means choosing generic Orlistat saves approximately £9 per month compared to the branded version. Both require the same online clinical assessment and are dispensed by the same GPhC-registered pharmacy with identical next-day delivery service.
Current EverydayMeds Pricing
Generic Orlistat 120mg offers the best value: 2-week supply (42 capsules) £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), 4-week supply (84 capsules) £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), 8-week supply (168 capsules) £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), and 12-week supply (252 capsules) £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10). Xenical 120mg pricing: 2-week supply £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10), 4-week supply £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), 8-week supply £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and 12-week supply £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10). Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
Consider Alli 60mg as a Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli 60mg provides half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat and may be suitable for those preferring a gentler starting point. Available in 4-week supplies (42 capsules) for £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10), 8-week supplies (84 capsules) for £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10), and 12-week supplies (252 capsules) for £129.99 (£116.99 with EDM10). While less potent than 120mg versions, Alli can still support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
How to Order Through EverydayMeds
Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A UK-licensed prescriber will review your details and issue a prescription where clinically appropriate. Our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy will dispense and dispatch your medication with tracked, discreet next-day delivery across the UK. The prescription consultation is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed. Remember to apply code EDM10 at checkout for 10% off your order, available for both new and returning customers.
