Which Should You Buy: Generic Orlistat or Branded Xenical?
Orlistat vs Xenical: Identical Active Ingredients, Different Prices
Both orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at the same strength. The clinical effect is identical - both block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when taken with meals. The key difference is cost. Generic orlistat offers significant savings: 4-week supply costs £29.69 vs Xenical at £38.69 (with EDM10 discount). Over 12 weeks, you save £27 by choosing generic orlistat (£86.39 vs £116.09).
Essential Foods to Eat While Taking Either Medication
Success with both orlistat and Xenical depends on following a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Keep each meal to approximately 15g fat or less to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. Recommended foods include lean proteins (grilled chicken, white fish, turkey), complex carbohydrates (brown rice, wholemeal bread, oats), plenty of vegetables and fruits, and low-fat dairy products. Avoid high-fat meals which significantly increase the likelihood of oily stools and urgent bowel movements.
Orlistat Pricing - Best Value Option
Our generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value: 2 weeks £15.20, 4 weeks £29.69, 8 weeks £57.59, or 12 weeks £86.39 (all with EDM10). This prescription-only medication requires clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers. Take one capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. Skip doses if meals contain no fat.
Xenical Pricing - Branded Alternative
Branded Xenical 120mg costs: 2 weeks £19.35, 4 weeks £38.69, 8 weeks £78.29, or 12 weeks £116.09 (with EDM10). Some patients prefer the branded option, though the clinical effect remains identical to generic orlistat. Both are manufactured to the same MHRA standards and dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester.
Alli 60mg - Lower Strength Alternative
For those preferring a lower-strength starting point, Alli 60mg offers half the dose of prescription orlistat. Pricing: 4 weeks £26.09, 8 weeks £49.49, 12 weeks £116.99 (with EDM10). This lower dose typically produces milder side effects while still supporting weight management alongside dietary changes.
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Complete our online clinical assessment to determine suitability. Our UK-licensed prescribers review all requests individually. If approved, your medication is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next day delivery across the UK. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
