Choose Your Orlistat Treatment - From £15.20
How Orlistat Works in Your Body
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fat. When these enzymes are blocked, approximately one third of the fat you eat cannot be digested or absorbed into your body. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your digestive system and is excreted. Unlike appetite suppressants that work in the brain, orlistat acts directly in the gut and is not absorbed into your bloodstream in significant amounts.
Prescription Orlistat Options Available
Choose from generic orlistat 120mg (from £15.20 for 2 weeks with EDM10) or branded Xenical 120mg (from £19.35 for 2 weeks with EDM10). Both contain identical orlistat 120mg doses and work in exactly the same way. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat offers the same clinical effect at a lower price. For those preferring a lower-strength option, Alli 60mg is available from £26.09 for 4 weeks with code EDM10.
Supporting Your Weight Management Goals
Orlistat may help support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. The medication works best when your daily fat intake is spread evenly across three main meals, with no more than approximately 15g fat per meal. This approach not only maximises effectiveness but also helps minimise potential gastrointestinal side effects.
Clinical Assessment and Prescription Process
Our UK-licensed prescribers will review your online health questionnaire to determine if orlistat is suitable for your individual circumstances. Orlistat may be appropriate for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Following clinical approval, your prescription will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester.
Pack Sizes and Treatment Duration
Orlistat 120mg is taken three times daily with main meals containing fat. Our pack sizes include 42 capsules (2 weeks, £15.20 with EDM10), 84 capsules (4 weeks, £29.69 with EDM10), 168 capsules (8 weeks, £57.59 with EDM10), and 252 capsules (12 weeks, £86.39 with EDM10). All orders qualify for 10% off with code EDM10, and we provide tracked next day delivery across the UK.
