How Orlistat Works vs Saxenda - Make Your Choice
How Orlistat Blocks Fat Absorption
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system that normally break down dietary fat. When these enzymes are blocked, approximately one third of the fat you eat cannot be digested or absorbed into your body. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system, reducing the calories you absorb from meals. Unlike Saxenda, which affects appetite centres in your brain, orlistat acts locally in your gut without entering your bloodstream significantly.
Orlistat vs Saxenda: Key Differences
While Saxenda requires daily injections and works as an appetite suppressant, orlistat comes in convenient capsules taken with meals. Orlistat's fat-blocking mechanism provides visible proof it's working, whereas Saxenda's effects on appetite are less tangible. Generic orlistat costs £29.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10, making it more cost-effective than Saxenda injections. Both require prescription following clinical assessment, but orlistat's oral format appeals to patients avoiding injections.
Which Orlistat Option Should You Choose?
Generic orlistat 120mg offers identical clinical effects to branded Xenical at lower cost. Our 4-week supply costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10) versus Xenical at £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). For those preferring lower strength, Alli 60mg provides half-dose orlistat. All three block approximately one third of dietary fat, but prescription-strength options (120mg) provide maximum effect. Your prescriber will recommend the most suitable option following your online consultation.
Order Your Orlistat Treatment Today
Complete your online clinical assessment to access orlistat through our GPhC-registered pharmacy. Our UK-licensed prescribers review applications within hours, with next-day delivery available nationwide. Choose from 2-week starter packs (£15.20 with EDM10) to 12-week supplies (£86.39 with EDM10). Understanding orlistat's proven fat-blocking mechanism helps you choose confidently between treatment options. Start your weight management journey today with clinically-proven orlistat.
