How Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Works
Can Xenical Help You Lose Weight?
Xenical (orlistat 120mg) may help support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. This prescription-only medicine works by blocking approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed by your body. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system.
Xenical and generic orlistat 120mg contain identical active ingredients and work in exactly the same way. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat offers the same clinical effect at a lower price point.
Prescription Weight Loss Options at EverydayMeds
We offer three orlistat-based treatments following online clinical assessment:
Generic Orlistat 120mg (Prescription-Only)
Our most cost-effective option. Four-week supply (84 capsules) costs £32.99, or £29.69 with code EDM10. Twelve-week supply available for £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10).
Xenical 120mg (Branded, Prescription-Only)
The original branded version by Roche. Four-week supply costs £42.99, or £38.69 with EDM10. Twelve-week supply available for £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10).
Alli 60mg (Lower Strength)
Half the dose of prescription strength. Four-week supply costs £28.99, or £26.09 with EDM10.
How Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. When these enzymes are blocked, approximately one third of the fat from your meals cannot be digested or absorbed. This may help reduce your calorie intake from dietary fat as part of a structured weight management programme.
The medication works best when combined with meals containing no more than approximately 15g of fat per meal. Higher fat meals significantly increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects.
Online Prescription Process
Getting prescription weight loss treatment through EverydayMeds is straightforward. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and, if clinically appropriate, issues a prescription.
Our GPhC-registered pharmacy then dispenses your medication with next day delivery available across the UK. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed.
Who May Be Suitable
Prescription orlistat may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or those with a BMI of 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Suitability is determined through individual clinical assessment by our qualified prescribers.
Ready to start your weight management journey? Begin your online consultation today to discover if prescription weight loss treatment is right for you.
