Choose Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
Orlistat vs Injectable Weight Loss Treatments
When comparing prescription weight loss options in the UK, orlistat works differently from injectable treatments like Saxenda. Orlistat is an oral capsule that works locally in your digestive system by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body. Unlike injectable treatments that affect appetite centres in the brain, orlistat acts only in the gut and is not significantly absorbed into your bloodstream.
Orlistat Treatment Options at EverydayMeds
We offer three orlistat formulations to suit different preferences and budgets. Generic orlistat 120mg provides excellent value from £29.69 for 4 weeks (with EDM10). Branded Xenical 120mg offers the same clinical effect from £38.69 for 4 weeks. Alli 60mg provides a lower-strength option from £26.09 for 4 weeks. All require clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers through a simple online consultation.
How Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat may help support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. By blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, it can reduce the calorie intake from fat-containing meals. The medication works best when combined with meals containing no more than 15g fat per meal. Individual responses vary, and long-term weight management depends on continued dietary and lifestyle changes.
UK Online Prescription Process
Our streamlined process makes accessing prescription weight loss treatment straightforward. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. Your treatment is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly to your address with next day delivery available. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed.
Treatment Suitability and Safety
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Like all prescription medicines, orlistat may cause side effects, primarily gastrointestinal effects related to dietary fat intake. These can be minimised by maintaining a lower-fat diet. Your prescriber will assess whether treatment is appropriate for your individual circumstances during the online consultation.
