Generic Orlistat vs Branded Xenical: Making Your Choice
Orlistat 120mg vs Xenical 120mg: The Key Facts
When deciding whether to buy orlistat or Xenical online, understanding the facts helps you make an informed choice. Both products contain orlistat 120mg as their active ingredient and work identically - by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your digestive system. The clinical effect is the same regardless of which you choose.
Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for a 4-week supply (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst branded Xenical costs £42.99 for the same quantity (£38.69 with EDM10). This represents monthly savings of approximately £9 when choosing the generic option.
How Both Products Work
Whether you choose orlistat or Xenical, the mechanism remains identical. Both inhibit lipase enzymes in your gut, preventing approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed into your body. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system, potentially reducing your calorie intake from dietary fat when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
Both require the same dosing schedule: one capsule taken three times daily with each main meal containing fat, up to a maximum of three capsules per day.
Pricing Comparison: Orlistat vs Xenical
Our transparent pricing shows the cost difference clearly. For generic orlistat 120mg: 2-week supply costs £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10), 4-week supply £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), 8-week supply £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), and 12-week supply £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10).
For branded Xenical 120mg: 2-week supply costs £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10), 4-week supply £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), 8-week supply £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10), and 12-week supply £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10).
Should You Consider Alli 60mg Instead?
Alli 60mg offers a lower-strength alternative containing half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. Whilst clinically less potent than the 120mg options, Alli may be suitable for those preferring a gentler starting point. Alli costs £28.99 for a 4-week supply (£26.09 with EDM10).
Same Prescription Process for Both
Whether you choose generic orlistat or branded Xenical, the online prescription process remains identical. Complete our online health questionnaire, which a UK-licensed prescriber reviews to assess your suitability. If appropriate, your prescription is issued and dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy for next-day delivery across the UK.
Making Your Decision
Many patients choose generic orlistat for the cost savings, whilst others prefer branded Xenical. Both are clinically equivalent prescription-only medicines suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² with weight-related health factors, following clinical assessment. Order either option today with code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
