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Comparison guide

Orlistat vs Xenical

Compare generic Orlistat with branded Xenical so you can tell when two options are genuinely like for like and when they are not.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-25Reviewer: Editorial team
Quick comparison

The main differences to check first

Main difference

Xenical is a branded orlistat route. Generic Orlistat options can still differ by strength, pack count, delivery and provider type.

Useful for comparing

Brand/generic naming, active ingredient, strength, pack size, access type and last-checked date.

Where to compare providers

Use the tablet comparison cards only when the details are genuinely like for like enough to review.

Tablet comparison

Tablet options with enough detail to compare

Use these medicine cards to see where generic and branded orlistat details are clear enough to compare before you open the provider cards below.

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last source check
Orlistat 120mg

Orlistat 120mg provider options

Compare generic Orlistat providers by pack size, access type and last-checked price information.

Providers
14
Price guide
£23.98
Access
Prescription Only
Reviewed
Date pending
Xenical 120mg

Xenical 120mg provider options

Compare branded Xenical providers where pack size, access type and price information are clear.

Providers
7
Price guide
£44.49
Access
Prescription Only
Reviewed
Date pending
Quick answer

Xenical is the branded route; Orlistat is the generic medicine name

Short version: compare Orlistat and Xenical only when strength, pack size, access route and review date are clear. Brand name alone is not enough to decide value.

Best next step: use this page for brand-versus-generic comparison, then filter provider cards by Orlistat or Xenical.

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Best for generic comparison

Use Orlistat when comparing generic listings by pack and access route.

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Best for brand comparison

Use Xenical when comparing branded orlistat listings.

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Best value test

Compare strength, pack count, delivery and assessment, not brand name alone.

Side-by-side comparison

Orlistat vs Xenical: what actually differs?

Question Orlistat Xenical Decision point
Name Generic medicine name. Brand name for orlistat. Brand/generic context matters, but it is not the whole comparison.
Best for Comparing generic listings and pack basis. Comparing branded listings and pack basis. Choose the filter that matches the product you are checking.
Cost comparison Useful when strength and pack count are clear. Useful when strength and pack count are clear. Do not compare if pack information is missing.
What to check Strength, units, assessment, delivery, stock. Strength, units, assessment, delivery, stock. The same practical checks apply to both routes.
Best for

When should you choose each comparison?

Lowest comparable guide

Use the provider cards where a clear 28-day guide is available.

Brand preference

Use Xenical filters if you specifically want the branded route.

Pack clarity

Skip rows where pack size or price basis is not clear enough.

Provider options

Compare Orlistat and Xenical provider options

Use the cards below to compare pack basis, price guide, assessment and review date. They are not a ranking.

Tablet and capsule comparison

Compare tablet options without a wall of figures

Use these cards to see the medicine, provider, access type, price basis, stock information and last-checked date in a simpler format. They are here to help you decide what to verify next.

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Tablet prices use a normalised 28-day basis where the pack data allows it. Prices, stock, delivery, consultation requirements and eligibility can change, so confirm current details with the provider.
Ashcroft Pharmacy logo
Orlistat 120mg

Ashcroft Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
120mg capsules; 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £23.98 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online assessment; Delivery from £2.49
Status
Unclear; reviewed 26 Apr 2026
The Independent Pharmacy logo
Orlistat 120mg

The Independent Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
One 84-capsule pack; price shown before consultation
28-day guide
Around £29.89 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 27 Apr 2026
Orlistat 120mg

Oxford Online Pharmacy

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £29.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation and clinical review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026
Orlistat 120mg

Chemist4U

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 pack; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £33.59 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: consultation and private prescription included; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026
Click2Pharmacy logo
Orlistat 120mg

Click2Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £33.60 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: free online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Orlistat 120mg

Doctor-4-U

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £36.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: doctor consultation included; consultation included; Delivery from £1.99
Status
Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026
MedExpress logo
Orlistat 120mg

MedExpress

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; delivery from GBP 2.90
28-day guide
Around £38.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery from £2.90
Status
Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Asda Online Doctor logo
Orlistat 120mg

Asda Online Doctor

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £44.00 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: doctor review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
QuickMeds logo
Orlistat 120mg

QuickMeds

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
28-day supply; displayed pre-consultation
28-day guide
Around £45.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 26 Apr 2026
Well Pharmacy logo
Orlistat 120mg

Well Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £45.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: pharmacist-led service; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Superdrug Online Doctor logo
Orlistat 120mg

Superdrug Online Doctor

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £49.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: clinician approval; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Cloud Pharmacy logo
Orlistat 120mg

Cloud Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail
28-day guide
28-day guide pending
Assessment
Assessment required: free consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Pharmica logo
Orlistat 120mg

Pharmica

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail
28-day guide
28-day guide pending
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
ZAVA UK logo
Orlistat 120mg

ZAVA UK

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
Displayed bundle; 28-day equivalent pending pack detail
28-day guide
28-day guide pending
Assessment
Assessment required: doctor decision after consultation; consultation included; Delivery included/free
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Click2Pharmacy logo
Xenical 120mg

Click2Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £44.49 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: free online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Asda Online Doctor logo
Xenical 120mg

Asda Online Doctor

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £52.00 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: doctor review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Superdrug Online Doctor logo
Xenical 120mg

Superdrug Online Doctor

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £57.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: clinician approval; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
The Independent Pharmacy logo
Xenical 120mg

The Independent Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
One 84-capsule pack; price shown before consultation
28-day guide
Around £59.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
In Stock; reviewed 27 Apr 2026
Ashcroft Pharmacy logo
Xenical 120mg

Ashcroft Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
120mg capsules; 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £65.99 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: online assessment; Delivery from £2.49
Status
Unclear; reviewed 26 Apr 2026
ZAVA UK logo
Xenical 120mg

ZAVA UK

Online Doctor · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
84 capsules; 28-day equivalent
28-day guide
Around £89.95 for 28 days
Assessment
Assessment required: doctor review with BMI evidence; consultation included; Delivery included/free
Status
In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Cloud Pharmacy logo
Xenical 120mg

Cloud Pharmacy

Pharmacy Led · Prescription Only

Pack/price basis
Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail
28-day guide
28-day guide pending
Assessment
Assessment required: free consultation; Delivery not confirmed
Status
Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026
Provider Tablet option Access type Pack/price basis 28-day guide Assessment Status Read next
Ashcroft Pharmacy logo Ashcroft Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 120mg capsules; 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £23.98 for 28 days Assessment required: online assessment; Delivery from £2.49 Unclear; reviewed 26 Apr 2026 View provider
The Independent Pharmacy logo The Independent Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only One 84-capsule pack; price shown before consultation Around £29.89 for 28 days Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 27 Apr 2026 View provider
Oxford Online Pharmacy Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £29.99 for 28 days Assessment required: online consultation and clinical review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026 View provider
Chemist4U Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 pack; 28-day equivalent Around £33.59 for 28 days Assessment required: consultation and private prescription included; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026 View provider
Click2Pharmacy logo Click2Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £33.60 for 28 days Assessment required: free online consultation; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Doctor-4-U Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £36.99 for 28 days Assessment required: doctor consultation included; consultation included; Delivery from £1.99 Unclear; reviewed 1 May 2026 View provider
MedExpress logo MedExpress Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; delivery from GBP 2.90 Around £38.99 for 28 days Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery from £2.90 Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Asda Online Doctor logo Asda Online Doctor Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £44.00 for 28 days Assessment required: doctor review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
QuickMeds logo QuickMeds Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 28-day supply; displayed pre-consultation Around £45.99 for 28 days Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 26 Apr 2026 View provider
Well Pharmacy logo Well Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £45.99 for 28 days Assessment required: pharmacist-led service; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Superdrug Online Doctor logo Superdrug Online Doctor Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £49.99 for 28 days Assessment required: clinician approval; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Cloud Pharmacy logo Cloud Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail 28-day guide pending Assessment required: free consultation; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Pharmica logo Pharmica Pharmacy Led Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail 28-day guide pending Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
ZAVA UK logo ZAVA UK Online Doctor Orlistat 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only Displayed bundle; 28-day equivalent pending pack detail 28-day guide pending Assessment required: doctor decision after consultation; consultation included; Delivery included/free In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Click2Pharmacy logo Click2Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £44.49 for 28 days Assessment required: free online consultation; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Asda Online Doctor logo Asda Online Doctor Online Doctor Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £52.00 for 28 days Assessment required: doctor review; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Superdrug Online Doctor logo Superdrug Online Doctor Online Doctor Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £57.99 for 28 days Assessment required: clinician approval; consultation included; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
The Independent Pharmacy logo The Independent Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only One 84-capsule pack; price shown before consultation Around £59.99 for 28 days Assessment required: online consultation; Delivery not confirmed In Stock; reviewed 27 Apr 2026 View provider
Ashcroft Pharmacy logo Ashcroft Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 120mg capsules; 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £65.99 for 28 days Assessment required: online assessment; Delivery from £2.49 Unclear; reviewed 26 Apr 2026 View provider
ZAVA UK logo ZAVA UK Online Doctor Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only 84 capsules; 28-day equivalent Around £89.95 for 28 days Assessment required: doctor review with BMI evidence; consultation included; Delivery included/free In Stock; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider
Cloud Pharmacy logo Cloud Pharmacy Pharmacy Led Xenical 120mg
120mg
Prescription Only Starting price; normalisation pending pack detail 28-day guide pending Assessment required: free consultation; Delivery not confirmed Unclear; reviewed 25 Apr 2026 View provider

Common questions

Is Xenical the same as Orlistat?

Xenical is a branded orlistat route. Generic Orlistat and Xenical listings should still be checked by strength, pack size and access route.

Which is better value?

The better value depends on the pack, strength, delivery, consultation route and current provider terms. Brand name alone is not enough.

Should I compare by headline price?

No. Compare pack basis and 28-day guide where available.


Before you decide: Prices, availability, eligibility and offer details can change. Use this page as a comparison guide, then confirm current information directly with the provider.

Source notes

These notes explain the basis for the page in plain English: what was checked, when it was checked and where the information came from.

Alli Prescribing Information

The alli Summary of Product Characteristics was reviewed for lower-dose orlistat-family context.

Checked27 April 2026ConfidenceHigh

Source: eMC: alli 60 mg hard capsules SmPC

Used only to explain the wider orlistat-family context around related lower-dose routes.

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Xenical Prescribing Information

The Xenical Summary of Product Characteristics was reviewed for branded-orlistat identity context.

Checked27 April 2026ConfidenceHigh

Source: eMC: Xenical 120 mg hard capsules SmPC

Reviewed to explain Xenical as a branded orlistat route rather than a separate active ingredient family.

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Nhs Orlistat Context

NHS medicines information was reviewed for orlistat background.

Checked27 April 2026ConfidenceHigh

Source: NHS medicines: Orlistat

Reviewed for broad public explanation of the orlistat route.

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Important information

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