How Orlistat Works for Weight Management
What Orlistat Tablets Do in Your Body
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. This action blocks approximately one third of the fat you eat from being absorbed, allowing it to pass naturally through your body. Unlike appetite suppressants that act on the brain, orlistat targets fat absorption directly in the gut, making it a clinically studied approach to weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Available Orlistat Options and Pricing
We stock three orlistat options to suit different needs and budgets. Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value from £16.89 for 2 weeks (£15.20 with EDM10). Xenical 120mg provides the branded option at £21.50 for 2 weeks (£19.35 with EDM10). Both contain identical 120mg orlistat doses and require prescription following clinical assessment. Alli 60mg offers a lower-strength option at £28.99 for 4 weeks (£26.09 with EDM10).
Who May Benefit from Orlistat Treatment
Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Our UK-licensed prescribers assess each case individually, reviewing your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. Treatment works best when combined with a structured diet containing no more than 30% calories from fat, spread evenly across three main meals.
Your Online Prescription Journey
Getting orlistat through EverydayMeds is straightforward and regulated. Complete our online health questionnaire covering medical history and weight management needs. A qualified UK prescriber reviews your information and issues a prescription where clinically appropriate. We dispense your medication from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and dispatch with next-day tracked delivery. The prescription is included in your order price - no separate GP fees.
Maximising Orlistat Effectiveness
Take one capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily. Skip doses if meals contain no fat. Keep fat intake to approximately 15g per meal to minimise side effects while allowing the medication to work effectively. Most patients experience gastrointestinal effects initially, but these typically reduce as you adapt to lower-fat eating. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime helps maintain fat-soluble vitamin levels.
