Choose Your Perfect Supply Length - How Orlistat Works
How Xenical Orlistat Works in Your Body
Orlistat works by blocking lipase enzymes in your digestive system, preventing approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, helping reduce calorie intake from fat as part of a weight management programme. The medication acts locally in your gut rather than affecting your brain, making it different from appetite suppressants.
2-Week Supply - Perfect for Starting Treatment
Our 42-capsule packs provide a 2-week supply ideal for those beginning orlistat treatment. Generic orlistat costs £16.89 (£15.20 with EDM10) whilst branded Xenical costs £21.50 (£19.35 with EDM10). This shorter supply allows you to assess how your body responds to treatment before committing to longer courses. Take one capsule three times daily with meals containing fat.
4-Week Supply - Most Popular Choice
The 84-capsule pack offers excellent value for a month's treatment. Generic orlistat costs £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10) compared to Xenical at £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10). This supply length provides sufficient time to establish dietary changes alongside medication whilst monitoring your progress. Many patients choose this option for ongoing treatment cycles.
8-Week Supply - Better Value Option
Our 168-capsule packs deliver two months of treatment with improved cost per capsule. Generic orlistat costs £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10) whilst Xenical costs £86.99 (£78.29 with EDM10). This supply suits patients established on treatment who want better value without committing to the longest course. Ideal for sustained weight management programmes.
12-Week Supply - Maximum Savings
The 252-capsule pack offers the best value for three months of treatment. Generic orlistat costs £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10) compared to Xenical at £128.99 (£116.09 with EDM10). This represents significant savings over shorter supplies and suits patients committed to longer-term weight management. Save £9.60 with code EDM10 on 12-week generic packs.
Generic Orlistat vs Branded Xenical
Both contain identical 120mg orlistat and work exactly the same way in your body. The key difference is price - generic orlistat offers the same clinical effect at lower cost. Xenical is the original branded version manufactured by Roche, whilst generic versions provide equivalent treatment at reduced prices. Your choice depends on personal preference and budget considerations.
Getting Your Prescription Online
All orlistat supplies require clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and weight management goals. Following prescriber approval, your chosen supply is dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly across the UK. Prescription costs are included in all pack prices.
