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How Orlistat Works in Your Body
Orlistat 120mg works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. This prescription-only medicine blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed into your body. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system, helping reduce your calorie intake when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Unlike appetite suppressants that act on the brain, orlistat works directly in your gut and is not significantly absorbed into your bloodstream. This targeted mechanism makes it an effective option for adults with a BMI of 28kg/m² or above (with weight-related health conditions) or 30kg/m² or above.
Your Online Prescription Process
Getting orlistat through EverydayMeds is straightforward. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and, if clinically appropriate, issues your prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and dispatched for next-day delivery.
Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 4 weeks (84 capsules), reduced to £29.69 with discount code EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg is £42.99 for 4 weeks, or £38.69 with EDM10. Both contain identical active ingredients and provide the same clinical effect - the main difference is cost.
Treatment Options Available
We stock three orlistat products: generic orlistat 120mg (most cost-effective), Xenical 120mg (branded version), and Alli 60mg (lower strength). Prescription-strength products require clinical assessment, whilst all options work by the same fat-blocking mechanism.
Pack sizes range from 2-week supplies (42 capsules at £15.20 for generic orlistat with EDM10) to 12-week supplies (252 capsules at £86.39 with EDM10). Longer supplies offer better value whilst ensuring you maintain your weight management routine.
What to Expect During Treatment
Orlistat is taken as one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. If you skip a meal or eat a fat-free meal, you can skip that dose. The medication works best when your daily fat intake doesn't exceed 30% of total calories, spread across three meals.
Most patients experience gastrointestinal side effects initially, particularly if meals are high in fat. These effects - including oily stools and urgent bowel movements - typically reduce as you adapt to a lower-fat diet. These side effects indicate the medication is working by preventing fat absorption.
Complete Your Assessment Today
Ready to start your orlistat journey? Our online consultation takes just minutes to complete. Your UK prescriber will review your information promptly, and if suitable, your medication will be dispatched the same day for next-day delivery. Remember to use code EDM10 for 10% off your order, whether you're a new or returning customer.
