Choose Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
How Orlistat Supports Weight Management
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. This prescription medicine blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed, with unabsorbed fat passing naturally through your body. Unlike appetite suppressants that affect the brain, orlistat acts only in the gut and is not significantly absorbed into your bloodstream. When used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity, orlistat may help support your weight management goals.
Prescription Options and Pricing
We offer three clinically proven options. Generic orlistat 120mg provides excellent value from £29.69 per month with code EDM10, whilst branded Xenical 120mg offers the same active ingredient at £38.69 monthly. Both require prescription following clinical assessment. For those preferring lower-strength treatment, Alli 60mg is available from £49.49 for 8 weeks. Our 4-week orlistat supply costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), representing significant savings versus high street pharmacies whilst maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Who May Be Suitable for Treatment
Orlistat may be prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above, or 28 kg/m² or above with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Your suitability is assessed through our online clinical consultation, reviewed by UK-licensed prescribers. Treatment works best when combined with lifestyle changes including a lower-fat diet (approximately 15g fat per meal) and regular exercise. Individual responses vary significantly - your prescriber will determine whether orlistat is appropriate for your circumstances.
Your Online Prescription Journey
Complete our confidential health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and, where clinically appropriate, issues your prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and dispatched with tracked next day delivery. The prescription cost is included - no separate GP appointment needed. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order, whether you're a new or returning customer.
Managing Treatment Effectively
Take one 120mg orlistat capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. Skip doses if meals contain no fat. Keep dietary fat intake low to minimise gastrointestinal side effects - most patients find limiting fat to 15g per meal significantly improves tolerability. Take a daily multivitamin at bedtime to maintain fat-soluble vitamin levels. Side effects like oily stools or urgent bowel movements typically reduce as you adapt to lower-fat eating. Contact our pharmacy team if you have questions about your treatment.
