Buy Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Online UK
Is Xenical Prescription Only in the UK?
Yes, Xenical 120mg is prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK and requires a clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional before it can be prescribed. The same applies to generic orlistat 120mg capsules, which contain the same active ingredient as Xenical. Both treatments may help support weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² with weight-related health conditions, when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Prescription Options
EverydayMeds offers both generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg following online clinical assessment. Generic orlistat provides the same clinical effect at a lower cost - our 4-week supply costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), compared to Xenical at £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption and require the same prescription process through our UK-licensed prescribers.
How Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Works
Orlistat and Xenical work by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body. This mechanism may help reduce calorie intake from dietary fat when combined with a structured weight management programme including a lower-fat diet and regular exercise. Individual responses vary, and treatment works best when fat intake per meal is kept low.
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 assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issues your prescription. Your treatment is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester and delivered discreetly to your address with next day delivery available.
Prescription Weight Loss Pricing
Our prescription orlistat starts from £16.89 for a 2-week supply (42 capsules), with longer courses offering better value - 12 weeks costs £95.99. Branded Xenical starts from £21.50 for 2 weeks, with 12 weeks at £128.99. All customers save 10% with code EDM10, making orlistat just £15.20 for 2 weeks. We also stock Alli 60mg (lower-strength) from £28.99 for 4 weeks, though this contains half the dose of prescription-strength options.
Safety and Suitability
Prescription weight loss treatment may not be suitable for everyone. Your online assessment helps our prescribers determine eligibility based on your individual health circumstances. Like all prescription medicines, orlistat may cause side effects, most commonly gastrointestinal effects that are directly related to dietary fat intake. Keeping meals low in fat (approximately 15g per meal) can significantly reduce side effects while maximising treatment effectiveness.
