How Effective Is Orlistat? Private Access Available
Does Orlistat Really Work for Weight Loss?
Orlistat works by blocking the absorption of approximately one third of dietary fat from your meals. This prescription-only medicine inhibits lipase enzymes in your digestive system, meaning unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body rather than being stored. When used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity, orlistat may help support weight management in adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28 or above with weight-related health conditions.
Private Prescription Route - Faster Than NHS
While orlistat is available on the NHS, accessing it privately through EverydayMeds offers significant advantages. Skip lengthy GP waiting lists and complete your clinical assessment online with our UK-licensed prescribers. If clinically appropriate, your prescription can be approved the same day and dispatched for next day delivery. Our private service costs from just £15.20 for a 2-week supply of generic orlistat 120mg with discount code EDM10.
Orlistat vs Xenical vs Alli - Which Works Best?
All three options contain the active ingredient orlistat but at different strengths. Orlistat 120mg (generic) and Xenical 120mg (branded) are clinically identical prescription-only medicines. Generic orlistat 120mg costs £29.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10, while branded Xenical costs £38.69 for the same period. Alli contains 60mg orlistat - half the prescription strength - and costs £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10. Your prescriber will recommend the most suitable option based on your individual assessment.
What to Expect from Orlistat Treatment
Orlistat may cause gastrointestinal side effects, particularly when eating high-fat meals. These include oily or fatty stools, increased bowel movements, and oily spotting. Side effects are actually a sign the medication is working by preventing fat absorption. You can minimise these effects by keeping meals to approximately 15g fat each and spreading your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals.
Order Your Private Orlistat Prescription Today
Ready to start your weight management journey? Complete our online consultation to be assessed by a UK-licensed prescriber. If suitable, choose from orlistat 120mg capsules (£86.39 for 12 weeks with EDM10), branded Xenical (£116.09 for 12 weeks with EDM10), or lower-strength Alli (£116.99 for 12 weeks with EDM10). All orders include free next day delivery from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy.
