Why Choose Private Prescription Over NHS Route?
Understanding Orlistat and Hunger
Orlistat doesn't make you hungry because it doesn't affect your brain's appetite control mechanisms. Unlike appetite suppressants, orlistat works locally in your digestive system by blocking lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. This means approximately one third of the fat you eat passes through your body unabsorbed. Your hunger levels remain unchanged – orlistat simply reduces the calories absorbed from fatty foods when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Private Prescription: Skip NHS Delays
NHS orlistat prescriptions often involve lengthy waiting times for GP appointments and strict eligibility criteria. Our private prescription service offers immediate access following online clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers. Complete your medical questionnaire today and receive a prescription decision within hours, not weeks. This faster route means you can start your weight management programme without NHS delays.
Orlistat Pricing and Options
Generic orlistat 120mg provides excellent value: 2-week supply (42 capsules) £15.20, 4-week supply (84 capsules) £29.69, 8-week supply (168 capsules) £57.59, or 12-week supply (252 capsules) £86.39 with EDM10 discount. For those preferring branded medication, Xenical 120mg offers identical clinical effects: 4-week supply £38.69, 8-week supply £78.29, or 12-week supply £116.09 with code EDM10. Both contain identical active ingredients at the same 120mg dose.
How the Private Prescription Process Works
Complete our confidential online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and makes a clinical decision about treatment suitability. If approved, your prescription is dispensed immediately by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and dispatched for next-day delivery. The entire process typically takes 24-48 hours compared to weeks via NHS routes.
Clinical Assessment and Suitability
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30 or above, or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Our prescribers assess each case individually, considering your medical history and treatment goals. This thorough evaluation ensures safe, appropriate prescribing while maintaining the same clinical standards as NHS consultations.
Managing Treatment Effectively
Success with orlistat depends on maintaining a lower-fat diet with approximately 15g fat per meal spread across three daily meals. This approach minimises gastrointestinal side effects while maximising the medication's fat-blocking benefits. Take one 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three capsules daily. Our prescribers provide comprehensive guidance to optimise your treatment outcomes.
