Which Should You Choose: Orlistat or Xenical?
Same Medicine, Different Pricing Options
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg are clinically equivalent prescription medicines containing identical active ingredients. The primary difference lies in cost — generic orlistat offers substantial savings compared to branded Xenical. A 12-week supply of orlistat costs £86.39 with EDM10, whilst Xenical costs £116.09 — saving you nearly £30 per treatment course. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Orlistat 120mg: Cost-Effective Weight Management
Generic orlistat provides the same clinical benefits as Xenical at significantly lower prices. Available in 2-week (£15.20), 4-week (£29.69), 8-week (£57.59) and 12-week (£86.39) supplies with code EDM10. Each capsule contains 120mg orlistat, taken three times daily with main meals containing fat. Following clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers, orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30 or above, or BMI 28 with weight-related health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Xenical 120mg: The Branded Alternative
Xenical, manufactured by Roche, contains the same 120mg orlistat as generic alternatives but costs more. Priced at £19.35 (2 weeks), £38.69 (4 weeks), £78.29 (8 weeks) and £116.09 (12 weeks) with EDM10 discount. Some patients prefer branded medications, though the clinical effect remains identical to generic orlistat. Both options require prescription following online clinical assessment and work through the same mechanism — inhibiting lipase enzymes to reduce dietary fat absorption.
Consider Alli 60mg for Lower-Strength Treatment
Alli offers half the strength at 60mg orlistat per capsule, providing a lower-dose option for weight management. Priced at £26.09 (4 weeks), £49.49 (8 weeks) and £116.99 (12 weeks) with code EDM10. Alli typically produces milder gastrointestinal side effects due to the reduced dose, though it blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat compared to 120mg preparations. All three options support weight management when combined with dietary changes and increased physical activity.
How to Order Your Chosen Treatment
Complete our online clinical assessment to compare orlistat, Xenical and Alli options. Our UK-licensed prescribers will review your medical history, current medications and BMI information to determine suitability. If appropriate, your chosen treatment will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly to your address with next day delivery available. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, whether you choose cost-effective orlistat, branded Xenical, or lower-strength Alli.
