Generic vs Branded: Making Your Purchase Decision
Orlistat 120mg vs Xenical 120mg: The Key Facts
When choosing your weight loss medication, understanding the difference between generic orlistat and branded Xenical helps you make an informed purchase decision. Both products contain exactly the same active ingredient - orlistat 120mg - and work identically by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. The primary difference lies in cost, with generic orlistat offering significant monthly savings.
Pricing Comparison: Your Monthly Savings
Generic orlistat 84 capsules (4-week supply) costs £32.99, reduced to £29.69 with code EDM10. The equivalent Xenical pack costs £42.99, reduced to £38.69 with EDM10. This represents a £9 monthly saving by choosing generic orlistat - £108 saved over a year. For longer treatments, the 12-week orlistat supply costs £86.39 (with EDM10) versus £116.09 for Xenical - a £29.70 saving per 12-week period.
Clinical Effectiveness: Why Both Work the Same
Both orlistat and Xenical contain 120mg of the same lipase inhibitor that works locally in your digestive system. They block approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed, with the unabsorbed fat passing naturally through your body. Neither product works differently clinically - the branded Xenical and generic orlistat provide identical weight management support when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity.
Alli 60mg: The Lower-Strength Alternative
For those preferring a gentler starting point, Alli 60mg capsules contain half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. At £49.49 for an 8-week supply (with EDM10), Alli may cause fewer gastrointestinal side effects due to its lower dose. However, it also blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat compared to the 120mg prescription products.
Which Should You Buy?
Choose generic orlistat 120mg if you want maximum value whilst receiving the full prescription dose. The monthly £9+ savings make it the most cost-effective option for long-term weight management. Choose Xenical 120mg if you prefer the branded option from original manufacturer Roche. Both require the same online clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers and provide identical clinical benefits.
Your Online Prescription Process
Whether you choose orlistat or Xenical, our process remains identical. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A qualified UK-licensed prescriber reviews your assessment and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. Your chosen medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly next day across the UK.
Order Today with 10% Off
All three products - orlistat 120mg, Xenical 120mg, and Alli 60mg - qualify for 10% off with code EDM10. This discount applies to new and returning customers on every order. Start your clinical assessment today and receive your chosen weight loss medication tomorrow.
