Compare Prices: Orlistat vs Xenical vs Alli
Orlistat vs Xenical: What's the Real Difference?
The key difference between orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg is price, not clinical effect. Both contain exactly the same active ingredient - orlistat 120mg - and work identically by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. Generic orlistat offers substantial savings: a 4-week supply costs £29.69 (with EDM10) compared to £38.69 for Xenical, saving you over £100 annually.
Why Choose Generic Orlistat 120mg?
Generic orlistat provides the same clinical benefits as Xenical at a significantly lower cost. At EverydayMeds, our generic orlistat 120mg starts from £15.20 for 2 weeks (with EDM10). Both products require the same online clinical assessment and are dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy. The active ingredient, dose, and mechanism of action are identical - you're simply paying less for the same treatment.
Xenical 120mg: The Branded Option
Xenical, manufactured by Roche, is the original branded version of orlistat 120mg. Some patients prefer branded medications, and Xenical remains available at £19.35 for 2 weeks (with EDM10). Whether you choose generic orlistat or branded Xenical, both work by inhibiting lipase enzymes in the gut to reduce fat absorption alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Alli 60mg: Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli 60mg contains half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat and may be suitable for those preferring a lower-strength starting point. At £26.09 for 4 weeks (with EDM10), Alli offers a middle-ground option between no treatment and full-strength prescription orlistat. All three products work by the same mechanism but at different potencies.
Complete Price Comparison
Generic orlistat 120mg: 4 weeks £29.69, 8 weeks £57.59, 12 weeks £86.39 (with EDM10). Xenical 120mg: 4 weeks £38.69, 8 weeks £78.29, 12 weeks £116.09 (with EDM10). Alli 60mg: 4 weeks £26.09, 8 weeks £49.49, 12 weeks £116.99 (with EDM10). Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, available to new and returning customers.
Online Prescription Process
All orlistat and Xenical orders require clinical assessment by a UK-licensed prescriber. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI. Following prescriber review and approval, your chosen medication is dispensed by our Leicester-based GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next-day delivery across the UK.
