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How to Take Orlistat: Timing with Meals
Take one orlistat capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. The optimal timing is immediately before eating, during your meal, or up to one hour after finishing. If you skip a meal or eat something fat-free, you can skip that dose. This timing ensures orlistat blocks approximately one third of dietary fat absorption from each meal.
Private Prescription vs NHS Route
While orlistat is available on the NHS, many patients face lengthy waiting times and strict eligibility criteria. Our private prescription service offers faster access without GP appointments. Following an online clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers, eligible patients receive their prescription within 24 hours. Orlistat 120mg starts from £32.99 for 84 capsules (£29.69 with EDM10), while branded Xenical costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10).
Which Orlistat Product Is Right for You?
Our GPhC-registered pharmacy stocks three options. Generic orlistat 120mg provides the most cost-effective choice at £29.69 per month with EDM10. Xenical 120mg contains identical active ingredients but costs £38.69 monthly - some patients prefer the branded version. Alli 60mg offers half-strength dosing at £26.09 for four weeks, suitable for those preferring lower-dose treatment.
Fast Online Assessment Process
Complete our medical questionnaire covering your weight management goals, current medications, and health history. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. Your medication is dispensed immediately by our Leicester-based pharmacy team and dispatched for next-day delivery across the UK.
Taking Orlistat Effectively
Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals, keeping each meal under 15g fat to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. Take a multivitamin supplement at bedtime (at least 2 hours after your last orlistat dose) as the medication may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Most patients find side effects reduce significantly when following a lower-fat diet alongside their treatment.
Regulated UK Supply Chain
All our orlistat products are sourced through licensed UK pharmaceutical suppliers and dispensed by GPhC-registered pharmacists. Our MHRA-regulated service provides the same clinical standards as high-street pharmacies, with the convenience of online ordering and home delivery. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, available to new and returning customers.
