Choose Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
Xenical vs Orlistat: Which Weight Loss Tablet Should You Choose?
Xenical 120mg and generic orlistat 120mg contain identical active ingredients at the same dose, offering clinically equivalent weight loss support. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat provides the same therapeutic effect at a lower price point. Xenical 4-week supply costs £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10), while generic orlistat costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), saving you approximately £9 per month. Both work by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
How Prescription Weight Loss Tablets Work
Orlistat (found in both Xenical and generic versions) works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. This means approximately one third of the fat you consume cannot be absorbed and passes naturally through your body. Unlike appetite suppressants that affect the brain, orlistat works purely in the gut, making it a different approach to weight management support. The medication is most effective when combined with meals containing no more than 15g of fat per serving.
Treatment Packages and Pricing
We offer flexible treatment durations to support your weight loss journey. Generic orlistat 120mg: 2-week supply (42 capsules) £16.89, 4-week supply (84 capsules) £32.99, 8-week supply (168 capsules) £63.99, and 12-week supply (252 capsules) £95.99. Branded Xenical 120mg: 2-week supply £21.50, 4-week supply £42.99, 8-week supply £86.99, and 12-week supply £128.99. Apply code EDM10 at checkout for 10% off every order, available to both new and returning customers.
Alli 60mg: Lower Strength Option
Alli offers half the strength of prescription orlistat at 60mg per capsule, providing a gentler introduction to fat-blocking weight loss support. Available in 4-week supply (42 capsules) for £28.99, 8-week supply (84 capsules) for £54.99, and 12-week supply (252 capsules) for £129.99. All Alli purchases qualify for 10% off with code EDM10. While lower in strength, Alli still requires adherence to a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet for optimal results.
Online Consultation Process
Our streamlined online consultation replaces the need for a GP appointment while maintaining the same clinical standards. Complete a comprehensive health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your information and determines treatment suitability based on clinical guidelines. If approved, your prescription is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and dispatched for next day delivery across the UK.
Supporting Your Weight Loss Journey
Prescription weight loss tablets work best as part of a structured approach combining reduced calorie intake, lower fat consumption, and increased physical activity. Our prescribers may recommend keeping fat intake to approximately 30% of daily calories, spread evenly across three main meals. A daily multivitamin supplement taken at bedtime helps maintain nutritional balance, as orlistat may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
