How Does Xenical Work? Online Prescription Process
What Does Xenical Do in Your Body?
Xenical contains orlistat 120mg, which works locally in your digestive system to block approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed. It inhibits lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat, allowing unabsorbed fat to pass naturally through your body. Xenical doesn't act on your brain or suppress appetite - it works purely in your gut to reduce calorie intake from dietary fat when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Xenical vs Generic Orlistat - Same Effect, Different Price
Xenical 120mg and generic orlistat 120mg contain identical active ingredients and produce the same clinical effect. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat from £29.69 for 4 weeks compared to Xenical at £38.69. Both require the same online prescription process through our UK-licensed prescribers and offer the same fat-blocking mechanism.
Your Online Prescription Journey
Getting your Xenical or orlistat prescription 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 issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and dispatched with next-day delivery. The prescription consultation is included in the price.
Treatment Options and Pricing
Choose from multiple supply durations: 2-week supplies from £19.35 (Xenical) or £15.20 (orlistat), 4-week supplies from £38.69 (Xenical) or £29.69 (orlistat), extending up to 12-week supplies. All prices include the online prescription consultation. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg is also available from £26.09 for 4 weeks.
Who May Be Suitable for Xenical?
Xenical may be prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or BMI 28 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Suitability is determined through individual clinical assessment by our prescribers. Treatment must be combined with a structured lower-fat, reduced-calorie diet and regular physical activity for optimal results.
Managing Treatment Effectively
To maximise effectiveness and minimise side effects, keep each meal to approximately 15g of fat or less. Take one capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. Most gastrointestinal side effects can be significantly reduced by maintaining a lower-fat diet. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended as orlistat may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
