Orlistat
Orlistat 120 mg (generic) · Oral capsule
Affordable, identical-active generic version of Xenical.
Generic Orlistat 120 mg contains exactly the same active ingredient as Xenical® at a more accessible price. It works in the same way — blocking the enzyme that digests fat so roughly a third of the fat you eat is eliminated naturally. A proven, needle-free option for anyone wanting medically supported weight loss on a budget.
- Active ingredient
- Orlistat 120 mg
- Format
- Oral capsule
- Frequency
- Up to 3× daily with meals
- Prescription
- Required
Benefits
Why patients choose Orlistat.
Lower cost, same ingredient
Identical 120 mg active to Xenical at a significantly lower price.
Reduces fat absorption
Blocks around a third of dietary fat from being stored as energy.
No injections
Simple oral capsules suitable for people uncomfortable with needles.
MHRA-licensed generic
Bioequivalent to the original brand, produced in licensed UK/EU facilities.
How it works
A simple, evidence-based approach.
- 1
Take one 120 mg capsule with each main meal containing fat.
- 2
Orlistat inhibits pancreatic lipase, preventing roughly 30% of dietary fat being absorbed.
- 3
Unabsorbed fat is passed from the body naturally.
- 4
Best results when combined with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Choose your dose
Prescription-only medicine. Every order is reviewed by a UK-registered prescriber before dispatch.
Questions
Orlistat FAQs
Everything you need to know before starting your course.
Alternatives
