Make Your Purchase Decision: Price vs Brand
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Key Difference is Price
Generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg are clinically equivalent medicines containing identical active ingredients at the same dose. The primary difference lies in cost - choosing generic orlistat over Xenical saves you approximately £9 per month. At EverydayMeds, a 4-week supply of orlistat costs £29.69 (with EDM10), whilst Xenical costs £38.69 for the same period.
Why Choose Generic Orlistat 120mg?
Generic orlistat offers exceptional value without compromising clinical effectiveness. Each capsule contains 120mg orlistat, working by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when taken three times daily with meals. Starting from £15.20 for a 2-week supply (with EDM10 discount), it's the cost-effective choice for weight management support alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Why Some Patients Prefer Xenical
Some patients prefer branded Xenical 120mg for the reassurance of the original Roche formulation. Whilst clinically identical to generic orlistat, Xenical costs £19.35 for a 2-week supply (with EDM10). Both options require prescription following clinical assessment and work through the same mechanism of lipase inhibition in the digestive system.
Alli 60mg: The Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli contains 60mg orlistat - half the prescription strength. Starting from £26.09 for a 4-week supply (with EDM10), it offers a gentler introduction to orlistat therapy. Like prescription-strength options, Alli works by reducing dietary fat absorption, typically with milder gastrointestinal effects due to the lower dose.
Your Complete Pricing Guide
Orlistat 120mg pricing: 2-week supply £15.20, 4-week £29.69, 8-week £57.59, 12-week £86.39 (all with EDM10). Xenical 120mg pricing: 2-week supply £19.35, 4-week £38.69, 8-week £78.29, 12-week £116.09 (with EDM10). Longer supplies offer better value - our 12-week orlistat supply works out at just £2.06 per day.
Order Process and Delivery
Complete our online clinical assessment where a UK-licensed prescriber will review your suitability for orlistat therapy. Suitable for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions, subject to individual assessment. Once prescribed, your chosen treatment is dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next-day shipping across the UK.
