Why Choose Private Prescription for Combined Therapy?
Fast Access Without NHS Delays
Private prescription through EverydayMeds eliminates NHS waiting times for orlistat when you're already taking metformin. Our UK-licensed prescribers can assess your suitability for combined therapy through a comprehensive online consultation, typically within 24 hours. This route is particularly valuable for patients with type 2 diabetes taking metformin who meet the BMI criteria for orlistat prescription.
Clinical Assessment for Combined Therapy
Using metformin alongside orlistat requires careful clinical assessment. Our qualified prescribers review your diabetes management, current metformin therapy, and weight loss goals to determine if adding orlistat is appropriate. The combination may be suitable for adults with type 2 diabetes who have a BMI of 28kg/m² or above, subject to individual clinical assessment.
Flexible Dosing and Supply Options
Choose from generic orlistat 120mg or branded Xenical, both clinically equivalent. Generic orlistat offers excellent value at £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), while Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Longer supplies provide better value: 12-week generic orlistat costs £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10), saving significantly versus monthly purchases.
Managing Diabetes and Weight Loss Together
Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, complementing metformin's glucose control mechanism. This combination may support weight management in diabetic patients following a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Your prescriber will consider how orlistat fits with your existing diabetes management plan, including monitoring for potential low blood sugar episodes.
Professional Monitoring and Support
Private prescription provides ongoing access to UK healthcare professionals familiar with combined metformin-orlistat therapy. Regular review ensures both medications work effectively together whilst minimising side effects. Our pharmacy team can advise on timing doses appropriately - orlistat with meals, metformin as prescribed by your diabetes specialist.
Convenient Home Delivery Service
Receive your orlistat discreetly at home with next-day tracked delivery across the UK. All medication is dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy using MHRA-regulated supply chains. Your prescription is included in the price - no separate GP fees or prescription charges.
