Compare Your Options: Which Treatment Route Is Right?
Key Differences: Orlistat vs Mounjaro Mechanisms
Orlistat and Mounjaro work through completely different mechanisms for weight management. Orlistat (available as generic 120mg or branded Xenical) works locally in your digestive system, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a weekly injectable medication that mimics hormones affecting blood sugar and appetite regulation. Through our private prescription service, you can access orlistat 120mg from £29.69 (4-week supply with EDM10) without NHS waiting times.
Private Prescription Access: Skip NHS Delays
The NHS route for weight loss medications often involves lengthy waiting lists and multiple GP appointments. Our private prescription service offers faster access through online clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers. Complete your medical questionnaire, get reviewed within hours, and receive next-day delivery if clinically appropriate. Orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst branded Xenical is £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Both contain identical active ingredients and offer the same clinical effect.
Orlistat: The Established Fat Absorption Blocker
Orlistat has been available for over two decades as a prescription weight loss medication. It works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your gut, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. This mechanism is predictable and well-understood. Side effects are typically gastrointestinal and directly linked to fat intake - keeping meals low in fat (around 15g per meal) significantly reduces these effects. Our private prescription service provides 8-week supplies at £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10) and 12-week supplies at £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10).
Treatment Suitability Assessment Online
Both medications require clinical assessment, but our private route eliminates GP appointment delays. UK-licensed prescribers review your health questionnaire, BMI, medical history, and current medications. Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. The assessment process takes hours, not weeks, giving you faster access to clinically appropriate treatment. All medication is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly across the UK.
Cost Comparison: Private vs NHS Routes
While orlistat is theoretically available on NHS, accessing it privately often proves more cost-effective when considering time, convenience, and availability. Our transparent pricing includes the prescription fee - orlistat 120mg 2-week trial at £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), scaling to £95.99 for 12 weeks (£86.39 with EDM10). Xenical branded version offers identical clinical effects at £21.50 for 2 weeks (£19.35 with EDM10). Code EDM10 provides 10% off every order for new and returning customers, making private prescription surprisingly accessible.
