Choose Your Orlistat Supply Length - Save More Long Term
Understanding Orlistat's Long Term Effects
When considering orlistat for weight management, understanding the long term effects helps you choose the most suitable supply length. Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption and is designed for sustained use alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. The medication's effects are consistent throughout treatment - it continues to block fat absorption as long as you take it as prescribed.
2-Week Supply - Trial Period
Our 2-week supply (42 capsules) is ideal for those starting orlistat treatment. Orlistat 120mg costs £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10) whilst Xenical 120mg is £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10). This shorter supply allows you to assess how your body responds to treatment and adjust your diet accordingly. Most patients find gastrointestinal side effects reduce after the first few weeks as they adapt to a lower-fat eating plan.
4-Week Supply - Establishing Routine
The 4-week supply (84 capsules) offers better value whilst allowing you to establish a treatment routine. Orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), Xenical 120mg is £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), and Alli 60mg is £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10). This duration is popular with patients who want to commit to a full month of treatment whilst monitoring their progress.
8-Week Supply - Sustained Progress
For longer term treatment, our 8-week supply (168 capsules) provides excellent value. Orlistat 120mg costs £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), Xenical 120mg is £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and Alli 60mg is £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10). Eight weeks allows sufficient time to see meaningful progress when combined with dietary and lifestyle changes, whilst reducing the frequency of reordering.
12-Week Supply - Maximum Savings
Our 12-week supply (252 capsules) offers the best value for committed long term treatment. Orlistat 120mg costs £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10), Xenical 120mg is £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10), and Alli 60mg is £129.99 (£116.99 with EDM10). This extended supply is perfect for patients who have established orlistat works well for them and want to maximise their savings.
Choosing Between Orlistat, Xenical and Alli
All three products contain orlistat but at different strengths. Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg are clinically equivalent prescription-only medicines - the key difference is cost, with generic orlistat offering savings of approximately £9-33 per pack. Alli 60mg provides a lower-strength option for those preferring to start with half the prescription dose. Your prescriber will help determine which strength and supply length is most appropriate following your clinical assessment.
Long Term Considerations
Orlistat's fat-blocking effects continue throughout treatment, but long term success depends on maintaining dietary and lifestyle changes. The medication may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), so a daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended during extended treatment. Side effects typically become more manageable as patients adapt their diet to lower fat content over time.
