Orlistat vs Xenical: Making Your Purchase Decision
Can Xenical Help Lose Weight? The Clinical Facts
Xenical can help support weight loss when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. Xenical contains orlistat 120mg, which works by blocking approximately one third of the dietary fat you eat from being absorbed. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body. However, generic orlistat 120mg contains exactly the same active ingredient at the same dose, offering identical clinical effects at a lower cost.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Price Comparison
The main difference between orlistat and Xenical is cost. Generic orlistat 120mg costs £29.69 for a 4-week supply with code EDM10, whilst Xenical 120mg costs £38.69 - a saving of £9 per month with generic orlistat. For longer treatments, the savings increase: 12-week supplies cost £86.39 for orlistat versus £116.09 for Xenical, saving you nearly £30. Both require the same online clinical assessment and deliver identical weight management support.
Alli 60mg: The Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli contains orlistat 60mg - half the dose of prescription-strength treatments. Priced at £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10, Alli offers a lower-strength starting point for those preferring a gentler approach. However, being half the dose, it blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat compared to the 120mg prescription options.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose generic orlistat 120mg if you want the most cost-effective option with proven clinical effects. Choose Xenical 120mg if you prefer the original branded version and don't mind paying extra. Choose Alli 60mg if you want to start with a lower dose. All three are available through our online clinical assessment service, dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester.
How to Order
Complete our online health questionnaire for clinical assessment by a UK-licensed prescriber. If appropriate, your prescription will be dispensed and dispatched with next-day delivery. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. All treatments must be used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet for best results.
