Choose Your Orlistat Supply Duration for Best Results
Why Pack Size Matters for Orlistat Success
Many patients ask "why am I not losing weight with orlistat?" after starting treatment. The answer often lies in treatment duration rather than the medication itself. Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, but results typically become apparent after 4-8 weeks of consistent use alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Shorter 2-week supplies may not provide sufficient time to see meaningful changes, which is why 8-12 week packs often deliver better outcomes for sustained weight management.
2-Week Supply: Getting Started
Our 2-week starter packs contain 42 capsules, perfect for trying orlistat for the first time. Generic orlistat 120mg costs just £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), while branded Xenical is £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10). This shorter supply allows you to assess tolerance and side effects before committing to longer treatment. However, remember that meaningful weight changes typically require more than two weeks of consistent treatment.
4-Week Supply: Building Momentum
The 4-week supply (84 capsules) represents excellent value for establishing your routine. Generic orlistat costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), offering better per-capsule pricing than 2-week packs. Alli 60mg 4-week supplies contain 42 capsules at £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10). Four weeks provides sufficient time to adapt to the lower-fat diet essential for orlistat success and begin seeing initial results.
8-Week Supply: Optimal Treatment Duration
Clinical experience suggests 8-12 weeks is optimal for assessing orlistat effectiveness. Our 8-week supplies (168 capsules) offer significant savings: generic orlistat £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), Xenical £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and Alli £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10). This duration allows your body to fully adapt while establishing sustainable eating patterns that support long-term weight management success.
12-Week Supply: Maximum Value
For committed long-term treatment, 12-week supplies (252 capsules) provide exceptional value. You'll save £9.60 choosing 12-week generic orlistat (£86.39 with EDM10) over three separate 4-week packs. Xenical 12-week supplies cost £116.09 with EDM10, while Alli 12-week packs are £116.99 with code EDM10. This duration supports sustained weight loss and helps establish permanent dietary changes.
Choosing Between Orlistat, Xenical, and Alli
All three contain the same active ingredient but at different strengths. Generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg are clinically identical prescription-only medicines. Alli 60mg provides half the dose with typically milder side effects. Generic orlistat offers the most cost-effective option, Xenical provides brand confidence, while Alli suits those preferring lower-strength treatment. Your prescriber will help determine the most suitable option during your online consultation.
