Get Your Private Orlistat Prescription Today
How to Take Orlistat 120mg - Simple Dosing
Taking orlistat through a private prescription is straightforward. Take one 120mg capsule with each of your three main meals that contain fat. You can take it immediately before, during, or up to one hour after eating. If you skip a meal or eat something fat-free, you can skip that dose. Maximum three capsules per day - never exceed this amount.
Private Prescription vs NHS Route
While orlistat is available on the NHS, private prescriptions offer faster access without waiting lists. Our UK-licensed prescribers can assess your suitability through an online clinical assessment, eliminating the need for a GP appointment. This means you could start treatment within days rather than weeks or months.
Orlistat vs Xenical - Choose Your Option
Both contain identical 120mg orlistat doses with the same clinical effect. Generic orlistat offers excellent value at £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), while branded Xenical costs £42.99 for 4 weeks (£38.69 with EDM10). The choice is yours - same active ingredient, different price points.
When to Take Your Capsules
Timing is important for optimal results. Take orlistat with meals containing fat - the medication works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your gut. For fat-free meals, skip that dose. Most people take capsules with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Remember to space doses throughout the day with your main meals.
Diet Guidelines While Taking Orlistat
Keep each meal to approximately 15g of fat to minimise side effects. Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three meals. High-fat meals increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects like oily stools or urgent bowel movements. A reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet is essential alongside orlistat treatment.
Pack Sizes and Treatment Duration
Choose from multiple pack sizes: 42 capsules (2 weeks) for £16.89, 84 capsules (4 weeks) for £32.99, 168 capsules (8 weeks) for £63.99, or 252 capsules (12 weeks) for £95.99. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Longer treatment courses often provide better value and convenience.
Order Your Private Prescription Today
Complete your online health questionnaire for review by our UK-licensed prescribers. If clinically appropriate, your prescription will be dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and delivered discreetly to your address with next day delivery available. Start your weight management journey without NHS delays.
