Which Should You Buy: Orlistat or Xenical?
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Clinical Facts
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at identical doses. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption through inhibiting lipase enzymes in your gut. The clinical effect is identical – the primary difference lies in cost and branding. Generic Orlistat offers the same weight management support as branded Xenical, making it the value choice for most patients.
Price Comparison: Orlistat vs Xenical
Generic Orlistat 120mg: 4 weeks (84 capsules) £32.99, or £29.69 with EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg: 4 weeks (84 capsules) £42.99, or £38.69 with EDM10. Choosing generic Orlistat saves you £9 per month whilst delivering identical clinical benefits. For 12-week supplies, Orlistat costs £86.39 versus Xenical at £116.09 with EDM10 – a saving of nearly £30.
Who Chooses Which Option?
Most patients select generic Orlistat for its excellent value whilst maintaining full clinical efficacy. Some prefer branded Xenical due to personal preference for branded medications. Both require the same online clinical assessment and are dispensed by the same GPhC-registered pharmacy standards. Your choice depends entirely on budget preference – not clinical difference.
Don't Forget Alli 60mg
Alli 60mg offers half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. At £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10, it provides a lower-strength starting option. Alli blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat compared to 120mg versions, but may suit those preferring gentler introduction to orlistat therapy.
Our Online Prescription Service
Complete our confidential health questionnaire covering medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your assessment and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. We dispense and dispatch your chosen orlistat product with next day tracked delivery. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
Order Today
Ready to start? Choose generic Orlistat 120mg for best value, branded Xenical 120mg for preference, or Alli 60mg for lower-strength option. All include online prescription, dispensing by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy, and discreet next day delivery. Start your clinical assessment now and save with EDM10.
