Compare Orlistat vs Xenical Prices and Choose Your Option
Orlistat vs Xenical: Same Medicine, Different Price
Generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at identical doses. Both work by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, supporting weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
The primary difference is cost. Generic orlistat offers significant savings: £29.69 for 4 weeks versus £38.69 for Xenical (with EDM10 discount). Over a 12-week course, you save £29.70 choosing generic orlistat at £86.39 versus Xenical at £116.09.
Which Should You Choose?
From a clinical perspective, both products are equivalent. Your choice depends on personal preference and budget. Some patients prefer branded Xenical, while others choose generic orlistat for better value. Both require the same low-fat diet approach - keeping meals to approximately 15g fat each to minimise gastrointestinal side effects.
Our UK-licensed prescribers can help you decide during your online consultation. Simply complete the health questionnaire and discuss your preferences during the clinical assessment.
Alli 60mg: The Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli contains 60mg orlistat - half the prescription dose. It blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat and typically causes milder side effects. Alli costs £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10 and doesn't require prescription. It may suit those wanting a gentler starting point for their weight management programme.
Your Online Prescription Process
Getting orlistat or Xenical through EverydayMeds is straightforward. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. We then dispense and dispatch your medication from our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester.
The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed. Both orlistat and Xenical are prescription-only medicines requiring clinical assessment to ensure suitability.
Current Pricing with EDM10 Discount
All prices include 10% off with code EDM10 at checkout. Generic orlistat: 2 weeks £15.20, 4 weeks £29.69, 8 weeks £57.59, 12 weeks £86.39. Xenical: 2 weeks £19.35, 4 weeks £38.69, 8 weeks £78.29, 12 weeks £116.09. Alli 60mg: 4 weeks £26.09, 8 weeks £49.49, 12 weeks £116.99.
Supporting Your Low Fat Diet Success
Whether you choose orlistat or Xenical, success depends on maintaining a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals, aiming for no more than 15g fat per meal. This approach minimises side effects and maximises the medicine's effectiveness in supporting your weight management goals.
Consider taking a daily multivitamin at bedtime, as orlistat may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Your prescriber will provide comprehensive guidance during your consultation.
