Making Your Choice: Generic Orlistat or Branded Xenical?
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Key Facts
When taking orlistat for weight management, you have two prescription-strength options: generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg. Both contain exactly the same active ingredient at the same dose, meaning their clinical effects are identical. The primary difference lies in cost and manufacturer preference.
Generic Orlistat 120mg - Best Value Option
Generic orlistat offers exceptional value without compromising on effectiveness. Our prices start from £15.20 for a 2-week supply (42 capsules) with code EDM10. A 4-week supply costs £29.69, an 8-week supply £57.59, and a 12-week supply £86.39 with our discount code. Generic orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, identical to branded Xenical.
Xenical 120mg - The Original Branded Version
Xenical, manufactured by Roche, is the original branded version of orlistat. While clinically equivalent to generic orlistat, Xenical carries a premium price. Our Xenical prices start from £19.35 for 42 capsules with EDM10, rising to £38.69 for 84 capsules, £78.29 for 168 capsules, and £116.09 for 252 capsules. Some patients prefer branded medications, making Xenical their choice despite the higher cost.
Alli 60mg - Lower Strength Alternative
For those preferring a gentler introduction to orlistat therapy, Alli 60mg provides half the prescription strength. Priced from £26.09 for a 4-week supply with EDM10, Alli may cause fewer gastrointestinal side effects while still supporting weight management alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Which Should You Choose?
Your choice between orlistat and Xenical depends primarily on budget and brand preference. Both require the same clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers and work identically in your digestive system. Generic orlistat saves approximately £30 over a 12-week treatment course compared to Xenical. Many patients choose generic orlistat for its value, while others prefer the reassurance of the original branded Xenical.
How to Order Your Chosen Treatment
Complete our online health questionnaire for clinical assessment by a qualified UK prescriber. Following review and approval, your chosen orlistat treatment will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly to your address. Use code EDM10 at checkout for 10% off every order. Both orlistat and Xenical require prescription following clinical assessment - treatment suitability is determined individually based on your health circumstances and BMI.
