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Xenical is a weight loss tablet that works to prevent the absorption of fat you consume as part of your diet.

How our service works

Online consultation

Step 1

Select a medication and complete a short questionnaire.

Our doctors approve your treatment

Step 2

A doctor will assess your answers and, if suitable, provide a prescription.

In-pharmacy collection

Step 3

We’ll send your prescription to your chosen pharmacy for pick-up and payment in-store.

About weight loss tablets

Xenical Xenical is the brand name for orlistat, a weight-loss medication. Doctors can prescribe for people who are severely overweight.

Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. It works by reducing the absorption of fat from your diet into your body. Instead, this fat passes out in your poo.

Xenical is for people who are overweight. It will only work as part of a weight management programme.

Our doctors can only prescribe Xenical if your BMI is above 30 (or 28 if you have a risk factor such as diabetes).

It's not suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not safe to take if you have certain medical conditions, so please tell us about any in your questionnaire.

No. For Xenical to work, you should take it within a calorie controlled, low fat diet. Once you stop taking this medication, it’s important to keep up a healthy diet and regular exercise.

If you're having trouble losing weight and think Xenical might be right for you, you can request it through our online service.

  1. Answer some questions about your health.
  2. A doctor checks your answers and approves the treatment, if it’s suitable for you.
  3. We’ll send your prescription to a local pharmacy. You can pick up your treatment and pay for it the same day.