Private Prescription: Faster Access to Weight Management
Xenical vs Wegovy: Understanding Your Options
When comparing Xenical and Wegovy for private prescription in the UK, it's important to understand these are completely different medications with distinct mechanisms of action. Xenical (orlistat 120mg) works locally in the gut, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. Wegovy (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works differently, affecting appetite and blood sugar regulation. Currently, Wegovy availability remains limited through private channels, making Xenical and generic orlistat the more accessible options for immediate weight management support.
Why Choose Private Prescription Over NHS?
Our private prescription service eliminates NHS waiting times and GP appointment delays. Following a comprehensive online clinical assessment, UK-licensed prescribers can issue private prescriptions for eligible patients within 24 hours. This streamlined process is particularly valuable given current NHS capacity constraints. Generic orlistat costs from £29.69 per month (4-week supply with EDM10), while branded Xenical is available from £38.69 monthly - both significantly faster than typical NHS pathways.
Orlistat: The Proven Fat Absorption Blocker
While Wegovy remains difficult to access, orlistat offers an established weight management solution available immediately through private prescription. Orlistat 120mg capsules are taken three times daily with meals, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from absorption. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through the digestive system. Treatment must be combined with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet for optimal effectiveness. Individual responses vary, but orlistat may help support weight reduction when used as part of a structured programme.
EverydayMeds Private Prescription Process
Our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester provides regulated access to weight management medications through qualified UK prescribers. Complete our online health questionnaire covering medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A licensed prescriber reviews your assessment and issues a prescription if clinically appropriate. Medications are dispensed from our registered pharmacy and delivered discreetly with next-day tracking. The prescription consultation is included in the price - no separate GP fees.
Pricing and Pack Options
Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value: 4-week supply (84 capsules) costs £32.99, reduced to £29.69 with discount code EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg: £42.99 per month, or £38.69 with EDM10. Both contain identical active ingredients at the same 120mg dose. Longer supplies offer better value - 12-week orlistat supplies cost £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10). All customers receive 10% off every order with code EDM10, applicable to new and returning customers.
Clinical Assessment and Suitability
Private prescriptions are subject to the same clinical standards as NHS prescribing. Orlistat may be suitable for adults with BMI of 30kg/m² or above, or BMI 28kg/m² with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Our prescribers assess individual suitability based on medical history, current medications, and treatment goals. Not everyone will be eligible - suitability depends on individual health circumstances and contraindications.
