Why Choose Private Prescription for Orlistat UK?
Private vs NHS Orlistat - The Key Differences
Whilst orlistat is available through the NHS, many patients face lengthy waiting times and strict eligibility criteria. Our private prescription route offers the same MHRA-regulated medication with faster access and greater convenience. Following an online clinical assessment by UK-licensed prescribers, suitable patients can receive their prescription without visiting a GP surgery or joining NHS waiting lists.
Three Orlistat Options Available
We stock three orlistat formulations to suit different preferences and budgets. Generic orlistat 120mg offers the most cost-effective option at £15.20 per 2-week supply with EDM10. Xenical 120mg provides the branded alternative at £19.35 per 2-week supply. For those preferring lower-strength treatment, Alli 60mg is available at £26.09 per 4-week supply. All contain the same active ingredient that works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption.
How Our Private Prescription Process Works
Complete our confidential online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and determines whether orlistat is clinically appropriate for you. If approved, your prescription is issued and sent to our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester for dispensing. Your medication is then dispatched with tracked next-day delivery in discreet packaging.
Clinical Assessment for Orlistat Suitability
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or BMI 28 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Our prescribers assess each case individually, considering your medical history and current health status. The medication must always be used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity for optimal effectiveness.
Cost Comparison and Savings
Private prescription eliminates NHS prescription charges whilst providing faster access. A 12-week supply of generic orlistat costs £86.39 with EDM10 - representing excellent value for convenient, regulated treatment. Compared to Xenical at £116.09 for 12 weeks, generic orlistat delivers identical clinical effects with significant cost savings. All prices include prescription fee, clinical assessment, and pharmacy dispensing.
Next-Day Delivery Across the UK
Orders approved before 3pm Monday-Friday are dispatched the same day from our Leicester pharmacy. We use tracked courier services with next-day delivery to all UK addresses. Your orlistat arrives in plain, discreet packaging with no external indication of contents. Delivery confirmation and tracking details are provided via email once your order ships.
