Choose Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
Orlistat vs Xenical: Which Prescription Weight Loss Option?
Both orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg contain identical active ingredients and work in exactly the same way. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat offers significant savings whilst providing the same clinical effect. Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption, supporting weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
Prescription Orlistat 120mg - Best Value Option
Our generic orlistat 120mg capsules start from just £16.89 for a 2-week supply (42 capsules). Choose from multiple pack sizes: 4 weeks (84 capsules) £32.99, 8 weeks (168 capsules) £63.99, or 12 weeks (252 capsules) £95.99. Use code EDM10 to save 10% on every order - bringing your 4-week supply down to just £29.69. This prescription-only medicine requires clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers before dispensing.
Branded Xenical 120mg - Roche Original
Prefer the branded option? Xenical 120mg by Roche contains the same orlistat active ingredient with identical clinical effects. Xenical starts from £21.50 for 2 weeks (42 capsules), with 4-week supplies at £42.99. Apply code EDM10 for 10% savings, reducing your 4-week Xenical cost to £38.69. Some patients prefer the reassurance of branded medication, whilst others choose generic orlistat for better value.
How Prescription Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. This prevents approximately one third of consumed fat from being absorbed, allowing it to pass naturally through your body. The medication may help reduce calorie intake from dietary fat as part of a comprehensive weight management programme including diet modification and increased physical activity.
Who May Be Suitable for Prescription Weight Loss Treatment?
Orlistat 120mg and Xenical may be prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or adults with a BMI of 28 or above who have weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Treatment suitability is assessed through our online clinical consultation, reviewed by UK-licensed prescribers who determine whether prescription weight loss medication is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Simple Online Prescription Process
Getting started is straightforward: complete our comprehensive online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A qualified UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and, if clinically appropriate, issues your prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and dispatched with discreet next-day delivery. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed.
Lower-Strength Alli 60mg Option
For those preferring a gentler starting point, Alli 60mg contains half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. Available in 4-week supplies (42 capsules) for £28.99, 8-week supplies (84 capsules) for £54.99, and 12-week supplies (252 capsules) for £129.99. Use code EDM10 for 10% savings on all Alli orders. While clinically less potent than 120mg versions, Alli may suit those seeking lower-strength fat absorption reduction.
