Which Should You Buy: Orlistat or Xenical?
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Clinical Facts
Both Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at identical doses. The clinical effect is equivalent - both block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption through lipase enzyme inhibition. Generic Orlistat offers the same mechanism of action as branded Xenical, working locally in your digestive system to reduce fat absorption from meals.
Price Comparison: Why Choose Generic Orlistat?
The primary difference lies in cost. Generic Orlistat 120mg costs £29.69 for a 4-week supply (84 capsules) with code EDM10, whilst branded Xenical costs £38.69 - saving you over £9 monthly. For longer-term treatment, choose our 12-week Orlistat supply at £86.39 vs Xenical's £116.09, delivering £30+ savings with identical results.
Treatment Options Available
We stock three orlistat options following online clinical assessment. Prescription-strength Orlistat 120mg from £15.20 (2 weeks) offers maximum value. Branded Xenical 120mg from £19.35 provides the same clinical effect for those preferring the original formulation. Alli 60mg from £26.09 delivers half-strength orlistat for those seeking a gentler starting option.
How to Order Your Preferred Option
Complete our online health questionnaire for review by UK-licensed prescribers. Following clinical assessment, your chosen orlistat treatment is dispensed from our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered next-day across the UK. Whether you select generic Orlistat for savings or branded Xenical, both require the same reduced-calorie, lower-fat dietary approach for optimal results.
Making Your Decision
Choose generic Orlistat if cost-effectiveness is priority - clinically identical to Xenical but significantly cheaper. Select Xenical if you prefer the branded option from Roche. Consider Alli 60mg for a lower-strength introduction to orlistat treatment. All options work best when combined with meals containing no more than 15g fat to minimise gastrointestinal side effects whilst maximising weight management support.
