How Our Online Prescription Process Works For Orlistat
Does Orlistat 120mg Work? Understanding the Science
Orlistat 120mg works by blocking approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed in your digestive system. As a lipase inhibitor, it acts locally in the gut to prevent fat-digesting enzymes from breaking down dietary fat. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, potentially reducing calorie intake from fat when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Clinical studies show orlistat may help support weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28 and above with weight-related health conditions. However, individual responses vary, and the medication works best when combined with dietary changes and increased physical activity.
Getting Your UK Orlistat Prescription Online
Our streamlined online prescription process makes accessing orlistat 120mg simple. Complete our clinical assessment questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate - all included in the price.
Choose from generic orlistat 120mg starting at £16.89 for 2 weeks (£15.20 with EDM10) or branded Xenical at £21.50 for 2 weeks (£19.35 with EDM10). Both contain identical 120mg orlistat doses with the same clinical effect - the key difference is cost. Save approximately £9 per month choosing generic orlistat over Xenical.
Available Pack Sizes and Pricing
We stock multiple pack sizes to suit different treatment durations. Generic orlistat 120mg: 4 weeks (84 capsules) £32.99, 8 weeks (168 capsules) £63.99, 12 weeks (252 capsules) £95.99. Xenical 120mg: 4 weeks £42.99, 8 weeks £86.99, 12 weeks £128.99. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
For those preferring lower-strength treatment, Alli 60mg offers half the prescription dose: 4 weeks £28.99, 8 weeks £54.99, 12 weeks £129.99 (all with EDM10 discount available).
What to Expect During Treatment
Take one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat, or up to one hour after eating. If you miss a meal or eat a fat-free meal, skip that dose. Keep dietary fat to approximately 15g per meal to minimise gastrointestinal side effects like oily stools, increased bowel movements, or oily spotting.
Most side effects are linked to dietary fat intake and reduce as you adapt to a lower-fat eating pattern. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended as orlistat may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
GPhC-Registered Pharmacy Supply
All medication is dispensed by our Leicester-based, GPhC-registered pharmacy using MHRA-regulated supply chains. Enjoy discreet, tracked next-day delivery across the UK. Your prescription is reviewed by qualified UK prescribers following the same clinical standards as any high-street pharmacy consultation.
