Why Choose Private Prescription for Orlistat 120mg?
Private vs NHS Route for Orlistat 120mg
While orlistat 120mg is available on the NHS, accessing it privately offers significant advantages. NHS prescriptions require GP appointments, often with weeks of waiting, plus strict eligibility criteria that may exclude suitable candidates. Our private prescription service provides faster access through online clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers, typically completed within hours rather than weeks.
Orlistat 120mg Uses and Clinical Benefits
Orlistat 120mg is prescribed for weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or BMI 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. The medication works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, helping reduce calorie intake when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Private Prescription Pricing Options
Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value: 2 weeks (42 capsules) £16.89, or £15.20 with code EDM10. For longer treatment, 12 weeks (252 capsules) costs £95.99, reduced to £86.39 with EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg contains identical active ingredients: 2 weeks £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10), 12 weeks £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10). Both products are clinically equivalent - the choice depends on your preference for generic or branded medication.
How Our Private Prescription Process Works
Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and determines suitability for orlistat 120mg treatment. If approved, your prescription is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and dispatched for next day delivery. The entire process typically takes under 24 hours, compared to weeks through NHS routes.
Clinical Assessment and Ongoing Support
Our prescribers assess whether orlistat 120mg is appropriate based on your BMI, health conditions, and treatment goals. The medication may help reduce dietary fat absorption as part of a structured weight management programme including dietary changes and increased physical activity. Regular monitoring ensures treatment remains suitable and effective. Private prescription patients receive the same clinical standards as NHS patients, with faster access and greater convenience.
Understanding Orlistat 120mg Treatment
Take one 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. The medication works best when meals contain no more than 15g fat each, minimising gastrointestinal side effects while maximising effectiveness. Most patients experience side effects initially as the body adapts to reduced fat absorption. These typically reduce over time with consistent lower-fat eating patterns.
Order Your Private Prescription Today
Don't wait weeks for NHS appointments when private prescription orlistat 120mg is available now. Start your clinical assessment online and receive your medication tomorrow. Use code EDM10 for 10% off your order, whether choosing generic orlistat or branded Xenical. Our Leicester-based pharmacy ensures rapid, discreet delivery across the UK.
