Prescription Weight Loss: Your Treatment Options
Orlistat vs Mounjaro: Understanding Your Options
When comparing prescription weight loss treatments in the UK, it's important to understand how different medications work. Orlistat 120mg is a lipase inhibitor that works in your digestive system to block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, which may help support weight management when combined with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
How Orlistat Works for Weight Management
Orlistat acts locally in your gut, inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. Unlike treatments that affect brain chemistry, orlistat works purely in your digestive system. The medication is most effective when taken with meals containing fat - one 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal. Following a lower-fat diet (approximately 15g fat per meal) helps minimise side effects while maximising the treatment's potential benefits.
Orlistat Treatment Options at EverydayMeds
We offer three orlistat options to suit different needs and budgets. Generic orlistat 120mg provides exceptional value from £29.69 for a 4-week supply (84 capsules) with code EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg contains the identical active ingredient for £38.69 per 4-week supply. For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg is available. All contain the same active ingredient - orlistat - at different doses.
Complete Pricing for All Orlistat Products
Generic Orlistat 120mg: 2-week supply (42 capsules) £16.89, reduced to £15.20 with EDM10. 4-week supply (84 capsules) £32.99, reduced to £29.69. 8-week supply (168 capsules) £63.99, reduced to £57.59. 12-week supply (252 capsules) £95.99, reduced to £86.39. Xenical 120mg: 4-week supply £42.99, reduced to £38.69 with EDM10. Alli 60mg: 4-week supply £28.99, reduced to £26.09 with EDM10.
Clinical Assessment and Safety
Orlistat 120mg requires a prescription following clinical assessment by a UK-licensed healthcare professional. Our online consultation process reviews your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. Treatment may be suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² with weight-related health conditions. Like all prescription medicines, orlistat may cause side effects, primarily gastrointestinal effects that reduce with proper dietary adherence.
Why Choose EverydayMeds for Your Prescription
As a GPhC-registered online pharmacy based in Leicester, we provide regulated access to prescription orlistat without requiring a separate GP appointment. Our UK-licensed prescribers conduct thorough clinical assessments, and approved prescriptions are dispensed and delivered next-day in discreet packaging. Every order qualifies for 10% off with code EDM10, making treatment more affordable long-term.
