Choose Your Orlistat: Generic vs Branded Comparison
Generic Orlistat vs Branded Xenical: The Facts
Both orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain the same active ingredient at identical doses, making them clinically equivalent for weight management. The primary difference lies in cost - generic orlistat offers substantial savings whilst delivering the same effect. Our 4-week supply costs £29.69 for orlistat compared to £38.69 for Xenical (with EDM10), representing a £9 monthly saving without any compromise in clinical benefit.
How Both Products Work
Whether you choose generic orlistat or branded Xenical, the mechanism remains identical. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your gut, allowing unabsorbed fat to pass naturally through your body. This reduction in absorbed calories can support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity.
Pricing Comparison - Orlistat vs Xenical
Generic orlistat 120mg pricing: 2 weeks (42 capsules) £15.20, 4 weeks (84 capsules) £29.69, 8 weeks (168 capsules) £57.59, 12 weeks (252 capsules) £86.39 - all with EDM10 discount. Xenical 120mg pricing: 2 weeks £19.35, 4 weeks £38.69, 8 weeks £78.29, 12 weeks £116.09 with EDM10. Over a 12-week course, choosing generic orlistat saves £29.70 compared to Xenical.
Consider Alli 60mg as Alternative
For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg provides half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. At £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10, Alli offers a gentler introduction to orlistat therapy, though with correspondingly reduced fat-blocking effect compared to the 120mg prescription options.
Making Your Decision
Choose generic orlistat if you prioritise value whilst maintaining full clinical effectiveness. Select Xenical if you prefer the branded option from Roche. Both require the same online clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers and deliver identical weight management support when used correctly alongside dietary changes.
Order Process and Delivery
Complete our online health questionnaire for prescriber review. If treatment is deemed appropriate following clinical assessment, your chosen product is dispensed from our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next day delivery available. Use code EDM10 at checkout for 10% off your order - available to both new and returning customers.
