Which Should You Buy: Generic or Branded?
Orlistat vs Xenical: The Facts
Generic orlistat 120mg and branded Xenical 120mg contain exactly the same active ingredient at identical doses. Both work by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your gut, blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes naturally through your body, supporting weight management alongside your reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Price Comparison: Significant Savings
The main difference is cost. Generic orlistat 84 capsules (4-week supply) costs £32.99, reduced to £29.69 with code EDM10. Branded Xenical 84 capsules costs £42.99, reduced to £38.69 with EDM10. That's a saving of £9 monthly by choosing generic orlistat - clinically equivalent but better value.
Perfect for Keto Diet Support
Whether you choose orlistat or Xenical, both can support your keto diet approach. As keto dieters occasionally include higher-fat meals, orlistat helps block absorption of approximately one third of that dietary fat. This may help maintain your weight management goals when dietary fat intake varies.
Alli 60mg: The Lower-Strength Alternative
Alli 60mg offers half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat. At £26.09 for a 4-week supply (with EDM10), it's an option for those preferring a lower-strength starting point, though it blocks a smaller proportion of dietary fat compared to the 120mg prescription versions.
Which Should You Choose?
For identical clinical effect at lower cost, generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value from £15.20. If you prefer branded medication, Xenical provides the same orlistat 120mg from £19.35. Both require online clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers and work identically in supporting weight management alongside your dietary changes.
Order Today from EverydayMeds
Complete our online clinical assessment for orlistat or Xenical prescription. Subject to prescriber approval, we'll dispense and dispatch from our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy with next day delivery. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order. Start your prescription weight loss journey today.
