How Orlistat Works - Private Prescription Benefits
What Do Orlistat Tablets Do? The Science Behind Fat Blocking
Orlistat 120mg tablets work by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed into your body. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your system, potentially reducing calorie intake from meals when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Unlike appetite suppressants that act on the brain, orlistat works locally in the gut and is not significantly absorbed into your bloodstream.
Private Prescription vs NHS Route - Why Choose EverydayMeds?
While orlistat is available on the NHS, accessing it privately through our Leicester-based GPhC-registered pharmacy offers significant advantages. Skip lengthy GP waiting lists and access the same prescription-strength medication following our online clinical assessment. Our UK-licensed prescribers can review your consultation within hours, not weeks. Generic orlistat 120mg costs just £29.69 for 4 weeks with code EDM10 - competitive pricing without NHS restrictions.
Orlistat, Xenical and Alli - Which Option Suits You?
We stock three orlistat options through our private prescription service. Generic orlistat 120mg offers the most cost-effective choice at £15.20 for 2 weeks (EDM10 applied). Branded Xenical 120mg contains identical active ingredient for £19.35 per 2 weeks - some patients prefer the branded version. Alli 60mg provides a lower-strength option at £26.09 for 4 weeks. All contain the same fat-blocking mechanism, with 120mg prescription strength blocking more dietary fat than 60mg Alli.
Your Private Prescription Journey
Start your private orlistat prescription in minutes. Complete our confidential online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and may approve your prescription where clinically appropriate. We dispense and dispatch from our GPhC-registered pharmacy with tracked, discreet next-day delivery. Your prescription is included in the price - no separate consultation fees.
Clinical Assessment and Suitability
Our private prescription service maintains the same clinical standards as NHS prescribing. Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30kg/m² or above, or 28kg/m² with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Your prescriber will assess individual suitability including current medications, medical history, and treatment goals. Not everyone will be eligible - approval depends on clinical assessment by our qualified healthcare professionals.
Managing Treatment Privately
Success with orlistat depends on maintaining a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet with approximately 15g fat per meal. Higher fat intake increases gastrointestinal side effects like oily stools or urgent bowel movements. Our private service includes ongoing support - reorder conveniently online when ready. Take one 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, maximum three daily. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime helps replace fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Competitive Private Pricing
Our private orlistat prices remain competitive with 10% off every order. Choose 8-week supplies (£57.59 with EDM10) or 12-week supplies (£86.39 with EDM10) for better value. Xenical branded option costs £78.29 for 8 weeks or £116.09 for 12 weeks with discount applied. All orders qualify for next-day tracked delivery across the UK from our Leicester pharmacy base.
