Generic Orlistat vs Branded Xenical: The Facts
Same Medicine, Different Price
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients at the same dose. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption through inhibiting lipase enzymes in your gut. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat offers the same clinical effect for significantly less money.
Price Comparison: Your Savings
Generic orlistat costs £32.99 for 84 capsules (4-week supply), reduced to £29.69 with code EDM10. Branded Xenical costs £42.99 for the same supply, reduced to £38.69 with EDM10. You'll save approximately £9 monthly choosing generic orlistat over Xenical.
Which Should You Choose?
Both options require prescription following clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers. If cost is your priority, generic orlistat delivers identical results for less. Some patients prefer branded Xenical for personal reasons - both are clinically equivalent options dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy.
Consider Alli 60mg Alternative
Alli contains half-strength orlistat (60mg) for those preferring lower-dose treatment. At £49.49 for 8-week supply with EDM10, it provides gentler introduction to orlistat therapy with typically milder gastrointestinal side effects.
How Both Products Work
Whether you choose generic orlistat or Xenical, the mechanism remains identical. Take one 120mg capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. Both block approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed, with unabsorbed fat passing naturally through your digestive system.
Your Online Prescription Process
Complete our online health questionnaire for clinical assessment. Following prescriber review and approval, we'll dispense and dispatch your chosen medication with next day tracked delivery. All medication sourced through licensed UK pharmaceutical supply chains.
