Choose Your Orlistat Treatment - Same Mechanism, Better Value
How Orlistat Actually Works in Your Body
Orlistat works by targeting lipase enzymes in your digestive system. These enzymes are responsible for breaking down dietary fat so it can be absorbed into your body. When you take orlistat, it inhibits these enzymes, meaning approximately one third of the fat you eat cannot be digested or absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system and is eliminated from your body.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Same Mechanism, Different Prices
Both orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and work through the exact same mechanism. Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for a 4-week supply (£29.69 with EDM10), while branded Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). You save approximately £10 per month choosing generic orlistat whilst getting identical fat-blocking results. The mechanism that blocks approximately one third of dietary fat absorption remains exactly the same regardless of which option you choose.
Why the Fat-Blocking Mechanism Works for Weight Management
By blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, orlistat reduces the calories your body takes in from fat. Fat contains 9 calories per gram - more than twice that of protein or carbohydrates. When orlistat prevents this fat absorption, those calories are eliminated rather than stored. This mechanism supports weight management when combined with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity.
Starting Your Treatment - Choose Based on Value
Whether you choose generic orlistat or branded Xenical, you're getting the same proven fat-blocking mechanism. Our 8-week supply of orlistat (168 capsules) costs £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10) compared to Xenical at £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10) - that's over £20 in savings. Both require the same online clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers and are dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester.
Order Today - Same Mechanism, Better Price
Now you understand how orlistat's fat-blocking mechanism works, you can make an informed choice. Generic orlistat delivers identical results to Xenical at a significantly lower cost. Complete your online consultation today, get 10% off every order with code EDM10, and start benefiting from orlistat's proven mechanism. Next day delivery available across the UK from our regulated online pharmacy.
