Compare Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment Options
Understanding Your Prescription Weight Loss Options
When considering prescription weight loss treatments in the UK, orlistat and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) represent two distinct approaches. Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, while Mounjaro is an injectable medication that affects appetite regulation. Both require clinical assessment and ongoing medical supervision.
How Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat may help reduce weight by preventing the absorption of approximately one third of the fat you consume. This prescription-only medicine works exclusively in your gut, inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your system, potentially reducing your calorie intake from dietary fat when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
Orlistat Treatment Options at EverydayMeds
We offer three orlistat formulations following clinical assessment: Generic orlistat 120mg provides the most cost-effective option at £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10). Branded Xenical 120mg contains identical active ingredients at £42.99 for 4 weeks (£38.69 with EDM10). Lower-strength Alli 60mg offers a gentler introduction at £28.99 for 4 weeks (£26.09 with EDM10). All contain the same fat-blocking active ingredient, with prescription-strength options requiring clinical approval.
Who May Be Suitable for Orlistat?
Orlistat may be prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or those with a BMI of 28 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Suitability is determined through individual clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers. Treatment must always be combined with a structured weight management programme including dietary changes and increased activity levels.
Our Online Prescription Process
Complete our confidential online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A qualified UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and determines treatment suitability. If appropriate, your prescription is issued and dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester. Next day tracked delivery ensures discreet, secure arrival at your chosen address.
Managing Expectations and Side Effects
Most orlistat side effects are gastrointestinal and directly related to dietary fat intake. Keeping meals low in fat (approximately 15g per meal) significantly reduces the likelihood of oily stools, urgency, or digestive discomfort. These effects often improve as you adapt to a lower-fat eating pattern. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended to maintain fat-soluble vitamin levels.
Start Your Clinical Assessment Today
Ready to explore whether orlistat may support your weight management goals? Begin our online clinical assessment now. UK-licensed prescribers available seven days a week, with same-day prescription review in most cases. Save 10% on every order with code EDM10, and benefit from our commitment to regulated, professional pharmaceutical care.
