Choose Your Orlistat: Generic vs Branded Comparison
Private Prescription Benefits: Faster Access to Weight Loss Treatment
The private prescription route offers significant advantages over NHS prescribing for orlistat and Xenical. Rather than waiting for GP appointments or navigating NHS eligibility criteria, you can complete an online clinical assessment with our UK-licensed prescribers today. This streamlined process means faster access to your weight management medication, with prescriptions issued where clinically appropriate following individual assessment.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Identical Effects, Different Prices
Both orlistat 120mg (generic) and Xenical 120mg (branded) contain exactly the same active ingredient at identical doses. They work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when taken alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. The clinical effects are equivalent - the primary difference lies in cost and manufacturer preference.
Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 84 capsules (4 weeks), reduced to £29.69 with code EDM10. Branded Xenical costs £42.99 for the same 84-capsule pack, or £38.69 with our discount. This represents potential savings of around £9 per month when choosing generic orlistat over Xenical.
Private Prescription Process: How It Works
Our regulated online service replaces the need for face-to-face GP consultations. Complete your medical questionnaire covering BMI, health history, and current medications. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and, where appropriate, issues a private prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and dispatched with next-day delivery options available.
Clinical Assessment and Suitability
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Treatment suitability is assessed individually by our prescribers, considering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. The prescription-only status ensures clinical oversight whilst the private route provides faster access.
Dosing and Supply Options
Both orlistat and Xenical are taken as one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. We offer flexible supply periods: 42 capsules (2 weeks) up to 252 capsules (12 weeks). Longer supplies offer better value - our 12-week generic orlistat pack costs £86.39 with EDM10, compared to £116.09 for branded Xenical. All orders include free prescription consultation and discreet delivery across the UK.
