Orlistat
Weight management
A capsule taken with meals that reduces the amount of fat your body absorbs.
Indicative price from £25.19
Your treatment request
- Requested medication
- Orlistat
- Strength
- 120mg
- Pack size
- 42 packs
- Delivery
- Standard delivery (2–3 working days)
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You are requesting your preferred treatment. A qualified prescriber at our partner pharmacy will decide whether it is safe and appropriate. Your card is only charged if the prescriber approves your request. If they decline, the hold is released and you are never charged.
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About this treatment
Orlistat blocks around a third of the fat in a meal from being absorbed. It is taken with each main meal containing fat and works best alongside a lower-fat diet.
Patient information leafletImportant warnings
- Prices shown are indicative and confirmed at checkout before payment.
- Tell the prescribers at our partner pharmacy about all medicines you currently take, including anything bought without a prescription.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek urgent medical advice if you experience severe or unexpected side effects.
Common questions
Can you buy Orlistat online in the UK?
Orlistat is a pharmacy treatment that can be requested online. You complete a short consultation, and a qualified prescriber decides whether Orlistat is safe and appropriate for you. Your card is only charged if your consultation is approved.
Can you buy Xenical online?
Xenical is closely related to Orlistat. Search for Orlistat here, complete the online consultation, and a prescriber will decide which option is appropriate for you.
How much does Orlistat cost online?
Prices for Orlistat start from £29.99, depending on the strength and pack size you choose. The exact price is confirmed at checkout before payment.
Do I need a prescription for Orlistat?
Yes. Orlistat is only supplied after a prescriber reviews your online consultation. There is no way to skip the health questions.
Is Orlistat used for weight management?
Orlistat is commonly requested for weight management. Whether it suits you depends on your symptoms, medical history and other medicines you take.
How quickly is Orlistat delivered?
Requests approved before 1pm are prepared for next working day delivery, with tracked and named day options available at checkout.
Is Orlistat 120mg (generic Xenical) the same as Orlistat?
Orlistat 120mg (generic Xenical) is the active ingredient in Orlistat. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are usually lower cost.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be charged if my consultation is not approved?
No. Your card is only charged if a prescriber approves your treatment request. If the prescriber decides the medicine is not suitable, the hold on your card is released and you are never charged.
Does paying guarantee I will receive this medicine?
No. Payment authorises a hold on your card while your treatment request is reviewed. A qualified prescriber at our partner pharmacy decides whether treatment is safe and appropriate, and the same pharmacy carries out its own independent checks.
Who reviews my Orlistat consultation?
Consultations are reviewed by the prescribers at our partner pharmacy, Pharmacy + Me.
Who dispenses the medicine?
Where a prescription is issued, medicines are dispensed by Pharmacy + Me, GPhC premises registration number 9013270.
This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.