Choose Generic Orlistat or Branded Xenical - Same Results
Orlistat and Xenical: Identical Active Ingredient
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at the same dose. Both are prescription-only medicines that work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your gut. The clinical effect is identical - the main difference is price. Generic orlistat offers substantial savings compared to branded Xenical, making it the cost-effective choice for long-term weight management support.
Price Comparison: Orlistat vs Xenical
Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst branded Xenical costs £42.99 for the same supply (£38.69 with EDM10). Over a 12-week treatment course, you save approximately £27 by choosing generic orlistat at £86.39 compared to Xenical at £116.09 (both with EDM10 discount). Both medicines require the same prescription process and clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers.
How Both Medicines Work
Whether you choose orlistat or Xenical, both work as lipase inhibitors in your digestive system. They block enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat, so approximately one third of fat consumed passes through your body unabsorbed. This mechanism supports weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. The effect is directly related to meal fat content - keeping fat intake low helps minimise gastrointestinal side effects.
Pack Sizes and Dosing
Both orlistat and Xenical are taken as one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. Our pharmacy stocks all treatment durations: 42 capsules (2 weeks), 84 capsules (4 weeks), 168 capsules (8 weeks), and 252 capsules (12 weeks). Use discount code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Treatment suitability requires clinical assessment for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions.
Alli 60mg: Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli contains 60mg orlistat - half the prescription dose. At £26.09 for 4 weeks (with EDM10), it offers a lower-strength starting option. However, prescription-strength orlistat 120mg or Xenical 120mg provide greater clinical support for weight management following prescriber assessment.
Order Your Prescription Online
Complete our online clinical questionnaire for prescriber review. If treatment is appropriate, your prescription orlistat or Xenical will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly next day. No separate GP appointment required - prescription cost included. Start your weight management journey today with 10% off using code EDM10.
