Choose Your Orlistat Pack Size for Optimal Results
How to Tell If Orlistat Is Working
Recognising orlistat's effectiveness typically becomes evident within the first 2-4 weeks of treatment. The clearest indicator is gastrointestinal changes - oily stools, increased bowel frequency, and fatty discharge occur when orlistat blocks approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. Weight loss progress usually becomes measurable after 4-6 weeks of consistent use alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
2-Week Orlistat Supply - Initial Assessment
Our 2-week starter packs (42 capsules) allow you to assess treatment response and side effect tolerance. Generic orlistat costs £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), while Xenical 2-week supply costs £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10). This shorter supply helps determine suitability before committing to longer treatment periods.
4-Week Supply - Establishing Results
The 4-week supply (84 capsules) represents the optimal timeframe for evaluating orlistat effectiveness. Generic orlistat 4-week costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), and Alli 60mg costs £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10). Most patients notice measurable progress within this timeframe when combined with appropriate dietary changes.
8-Week Extended Treatment Packs
For continued weight management, 8-week supplies (168 capsules for 120mg, 84 for Alli) provide excellent value. Generic orlistat 8-week costs £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), Xenical costs £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and Alli costs £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10). Extended packs ensure treatment continuity while you monitor ongoing progress.
12-Week Maximum Value Supply
Our 12-week supplies (252 capsules) offer the best value for established treatment. Generic orlistat costs £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10), Xenical costs £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10), and Alli costs £129.99 (£116.99 with EDM10). The EDM10 code saves up to £12.90 on 12-week Xenical supplies, making long-term treatment more affordable.
Monitoring Your Orlistat Progress
Track your results by weighing weekly, measuring waist circumference monthly, and noting side effect patterns. Reduced side effects over time often indicate dietary adaptation. Consistent weight loss of 0.5-1kg weekly suggests effective treatment response. Keep a food diary to correlate fat intake with gastrointestinal effects - this helps optimise both results and comfort.
UK Online Prescription Process
Complete our online health questionnaire for clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers. Following prescriber approval, your chosen pack size dispatches from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy with tracked next day delivery. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, new and returning customers welcome.
