Compare Orlistat vs Xenical: Which Should You Choose?
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Clinical Facts
The question "is Xenical better than orlistat?" has a straightforward answer: clinically, they're identical. Both contain 120mg orlistat as the active ingredient. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your gut. Both require the same prescription-only assessment by a UK-licensed healthcare professional.
The real difference lies in cost and branding. Generic orlistat 120mg offers exactly the same clinical effect as branded Xenical at a significantly lower price through our online prescription service.
Price Comparison: Orlistat vs Xenical Online
Here's how the costs compare for online prescriptions at EverydayMeds:
Generic Orlistat 120mg:
• 4 weeks (84 capsules): £32.99 → £29.69 with EDM10
• 8 weeks (168 capsules): £63.99 → £57.59 with EDM10
• 12 weeks (252 capsules): £95.99 → £86.39 with EDM10
Xenical 120mg:
• 4 weeks (84 capsules): £42.99 → £38.69 with EDM10
• 8 weeks (168 capsules): £86.99 → £78.29 with EDM10
• 12 weeks (252 capsules): £128.99 → £116.09 with EDM10
Choosing generic orlistat saves you approximately £9 per month versus Xenical, with no difference in effectiveness. Both require the same online clinical assessment process.
How Our Online Prescription Process Works
Getting your orlistat prescription online through EverydayMeds is straightforward:
1. Complete health questionnaire - provide medical history, current medications, and BMI information
2. Prescriber review - UK-licensed prescriber assesses your suitability
3. Prescription approval - issued where clinically appropriate
4. Pharmacy dispatch - dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy
5. Next day delivery - discreet, tracked delivery to your address
The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed. Start your assessment today.
Who May Be Suitable for 120mg Orlistat
Both generic orlistat and Xenical may be suitable for adults with:
• BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or
• BMI of 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
Suitability is determined through individual clinical assessment. Our UK-licensed prescribers review your health information to decide whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Alternative: Alli 60mg (Lower Strength)
For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg contains half the dose of prescription orlistat:
• 8 weeks (84 capsules): £54.99 → £49.49 with EDM10
• 12 weeks (252 capsules): £129.99 → £116.99 with EDM10
Alli typically causes milder side effects but is clinically less potent than the 120mg prescription versions.
Why Choose EverydayMeds for Your Prescription
• GPhC-registered pharmacy based in Leicester
• UK-licensed prescribers assess every consultation
• MHRA-regulated medication supply chain
• Next day delivery across the UK
• 10% off every order with code EDM10
• Prescription included - no GP appointment required
Complete your online consultation now to get your orlistat prescription reviewed within hours.
