Why Choose Private Prescription for Orlistat?
Fast-Track Access Without NHS Delays
Private prescription orlistat offers immediate access to prescription-strength weight management medication without the typical NHS waiting times. Our UK-licensed prescribers review your online health assessment within 24 hours, compared to potentially weeks waiting for a GP appointment through the NHS route. This service is particularly valuable for those who meet the clinical criteria but want to start treatment promptly.
Complete Online Clinical Assessment Process
Our streamlined process replaces the need for face-to-face GP visits. Complete a comprehensive medical questionnaire covering your weight history, current medications, and health conditions. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. This maintains the same safety standards as traditional prescribing but with significantly improved convenience and speed.
Orlistat Product Options and Pricing
Choose between generic orlistat 120mg or branded Xenical 120mg - both contain identical active ingredients and provide the same clinical effect. Generic orlistat offers excellent value at £32.99 for 84 capsules (4-week supply), reduced to £29.69 with code EDM10. Xenical branded version costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10) for the same period. Both block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Prescription Strength vs Over-Counter Options
Prescription orlistat 120mg provides double the strength of lower-dose alternatives like Alli 60mg. This higher potency may offer enhanced support for weight management in suitable adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions. Following clinical assessment, your prescriber determines whether 120mg prescription strength or alternative options best suit your individual circumstances.
Delivery and Ongoing Support
All orders are dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and delivered discreetly with next-day tracked delivery across the UK. Your prescription covers the full treatment period ordered, eliminating the need for repeat GP visits during that time. For longer-term treatment, we facilitate prescription renewals through follow-up consultations, ensuring continuity of care without NHS appointment delays.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Our private prescription service maintains identical safety standards to NHS prescribing. All medications are sourced through licensed UK pharmaceutical supply chains and dispensed by qualified pharmacists. Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms that can be minimised by keeping dietary fat intake low (approximately 15g per meal). Your prescriber will discuss potential interactions with current medications, including oral contraceptives, during the assessment process.
