Choose Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
How Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, potentially reducing calorie intake when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. The medication acts locally in the gut rather than affecting your brain or appetite directly.
Managing Bloating and Gastrointestinal Effects
Some patients experience bloating, wind, or other gastrointestinal effects when taking orlistat, particularly during initial treatment or when consuming higher-fat meals. These effects can be significantly reduced by keeping fat intake low (approximately 15g per meal) and spreading fat intake evenly across three main meals. Most side effects diminish as your diet adapts to the lower-fat approach required for effective treatment.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Choose Your Option
Both generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and provide the same clinical effect. Generic orlistat offers excellent value at £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), while Xenical costs £42.99 for 4 weeks (£38.69 with EDM10). Your choice may depend on personal preference and budget, with many patients choosing generic orlistat for cost savings.
Treatment Packages and Pricing
We offer flexible treatment durations to suit your weight management journey. Orlistat 120mg: 2 weeks (42 capsules) £16.89, 4 weeks (84 capsules) £32.99, 8 weeks (168 capsules) £63.99, or 12 weeks (252 capsules) £95.99. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Longer treatment courses offer better value per capsule while supporting sustained weight management efforts.
Online Clinical Assessment Process
Our streamlined online consultation includes comprehensive health assessment by UK-licensed prescribers. Complete your medical questionnaire covering current health, medications, and weight management goals. Following prescriber approval, your treatment is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly to your address with next day delivery available across the UK.
