Compare Prescription Weight Loss Options & Prices
Orlistat Prescription Weight Loss: How It Works
Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed in your digestive system. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, which may help support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. Unlike stimulant-based treatments, orlistat acts locally in the gut rather than affecting the brain, making it a different approach to prescription weight loss support.
Your Prescription Weight Loss Options
We offer three clinically-studied options for prescription weight loss support. Generic orlistat 120mg capsules provide the most cost-effective choice, starting from just £15.20 for a 2-week supply with code EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg contains the same active ingredient and dose, available from £19.35 for 2 weeks. For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg (half the prescription dose) starts from £26.09 for 4 weeks. All options require clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers.
Complete Pricing Guide
Orlistat 120mg (generic): 2 weeks £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), 4 weeks £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), 8 weeks £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), 12 weeks £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10). Xenical 120mg (branded): 2 weeks £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10), 4 weeks £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), 8 weeks £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), 12 weeks £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10). Alli 60mg: 4 weeks £28.99 (£26.09 with EDM10), 8 weeks £54.99 (£49.49 with EDM10), 12 weeks £129.99 (£116.99 with EDM10). Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
Who May Be Suitable for Prescription Weight Loss
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or those with a BMI of 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Our UK-licensed prescribers will assess your individual circumstances during the online consultation to determine whether prescription weight loss treatment is appropriate for you. Treatment suitability varies between individuals and depends on your medical history and current health status.
Online Prescription Process
Getting your prescription weight loss medication is straightforward with our regulated online service. Complete our confidential health questionnaire, which takes about 5 minutes. A UK-licensed prescriber will review your information and medical history. If treatment is clinically appropriate, your prescription will be issued and dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester. Your medication will be dispatched with next day delivery in discreet packaging. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed.
Managing Your Treatment
Take one capsule with each main meal containing fat (maximum 3 capsules daily). Keep meals low in fat to minimise gastrointestinal side effects - aim for no more than 15g fat per meal. Side effects like oily stools or increased bowel movements are signs the medication is working by blocking dietary fat absorption. Most patients find side effects reduce as they adapt to a lower-fat diet. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended to support fat-soluble vitamin levels.
