You can buy Orlistat (Xenical/Alli) as an over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy in the UK.

However, Orlistat is a very different type of weight-loss medication, and research suggests it’s not as effective as Wegovy in supporting weight loss.

What’s the difference between Orlistat and Wegovy?

Wegovy and Orlistat are weight-loss medications approved for use in the UK. However, they are different medications with distinct dosing schedules, costs, and mechanisms of action on the body.

Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. Lipases are gut enzymes that break down fat from food, enabling the gut to transport fat into the body to be burnt for energy or stored in our fat cells for later use.

Orlistat blocks lipases, preventing some of the dietary fat from our meals from being digested. This leads to fewer calories being absorbed, which can support weight loss.

Orlistat is a prescription medication produced by two pharmaceutical companies in the UK:

• GlaxoSmithKline: Alli, 60 mg and available over the counter (no prescription)
• Roche: Xenical, 120 mg and available with a prescription

Wegovy is a weight-loss jab manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It’s a weekly weight-loss injection with semaglutide as the active ingredient.

Semaglutide is a that helps reduce hunger and appetite, allowing you to eat fewer calories, lose weight, and manage your blood sugar levels.

Wegovy is approved in the UK for individuals living with obesity to help them eat fewer calories and lose weight.

How much do Wegovy and Orlistat cost?

The over-the-counter version of Orlistat will cost around £18 a month, so it’s a very affordable medication.

In comparison, buying Wegovy and the injectable pens required for four weeks from Second Nature will cost £229 a month, rising to £299.

Should I try Orlistat or Wegovy for weight loss?

Orlistat is an affordable medication that is generally well-tolerated. However, it’s less effective than Wegovy. Wegovy is twice as effective as Orlistat for weight loss after one year.

So, if you’re looking for the most affordable weight-loss pill you can purchase over the counter, then Orlistat could be an option.

However, if you have a higher budget and are looking for the most effective weight-loss injection in the UK, semaglutide is a better choice.

Wegovy’s not a magic pill

Semaglutide is designed as an additional tool for weight management and, in most cases, shouldn’t be considered a lifelong medication.

Instead, it should be used to help you kickstart your weight loss and healthy journey while you commit to living a healthier lifestyle.

Ideally, we’d be able to lose weight without medication and lifestyle changes would be enough to support weight loss in the long term.

We’d generally recommend trying Second Nature’s before considering a weight-loss jab.

Changing your habits is the most sustainable way to achieve long-term weight loss, and it’s also less expensive.

At Second Nature, we’ve been trusted by the NHS since 2017 to support people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to lose weight, manage their blood sugar levels, and lead healthier lifestyles for the long term.

In 2022, the NHS in the BMJ that compared the weight loss outcomes of five providers in the National Diabetes Prevention Programme.

Second Nature was more than twice as effective at supporting weight loss than the other four providers.

However, if you’ve decided to try semaglutide (when it’s available) but need support in making positive changes to your lifestyle, Second Nature could be an option for you. But it’s worth noting that we have strict eligibility criteria.

Second Nature has been involved in clinical research as a weight-loss jab and has approved approved uses for weight-loss medications.

Xenical is to treat people who are overweight or obese. This medicine works by targeting the absorption of dietary fat in your body rather than suppressing your appetite.

Dietary fats are large molecules that need to be broken down before they can be absorbed into the body. They are broken down by enzymes called lipases. That is, lipases play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat. When taken with a meal, Xenical interferes with the activity of these enzymes. This allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. Therefore, your body cannot store these excess calories as fatty tissue or use them as a source of energy. This helps you to reduce your weight by burning up fat that you are already carrying, maintain your lower weight and minimise any weight regain. Losing even small amounts of weight and keeping it off produces additional health benefits for you, especially when you are at risk for other diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. If these are not treated, they could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced calorie-controlled diet and other appropriate measures such as exercise.Active Ingredients:Xenical does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes. Active ingredient - orlistat each Xenical capsule contains 120 mg orlistatInactive ingredients

• microcrystalline cellulose
• sodium starch glycollate
• povidone
• sodium lauryl sulfate
• talc [553].

DirectionsTake 1 capsule with each of the 3 main meals per day. It can be taken during the meal or up to 1 hour after the meal is consumed.Warnings & Disclaimers

• Keep your capsules in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
• If you take the capsules out of the packaging they will not keep well.
• Keep the blister pack in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25 degrees C.
• Do not store Xenical, or any other medicine, in a bathroom or near a sink.
• Do not leave it in the car or on window sills or other places where it may get hot, even for a short period.
• Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
• Keep Xenical where young children cannot reach it.

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How it worksOrlistat

Xenical works by blocking the absorption of about 120g of dietary fat from the body, by inhibiting the enzyme which is responsible for the absorption of fat in the body.

Xenical 120mg Capsules,when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, can be used for obesity management, including weight loss and weight maintenance.Xenicalworks in your digestive system to block one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digestedThe daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over three main meals.pills can also block the absorption of some vitamins. You may wish to take a multivitamin supplement along with making sure to keep a well-balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables.

Components

The active substance isOrlistat. Each capsule contains120 mg of Orlistat

The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate (type A), povidone (E1201), sodium laurilsulfate and talc. The capsule shell consists of gelatine, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) and edible printing ink.

How to Use

• The usual recommended dose of Xenical 120mg is totake one capsule three times a day before, during or up to one hour after each main meal.
• Avoid foods containing fat such as biscuits, chocolate and savory snacks between meals.
• Do not chew the capsule - swallow whole with a glass of water.
• If you miss your meal or have a meal low in fat, you should not take your dose of Xenical pills.
• If you have been advised to take a multivitamin preparation, you should take it at bedtime or two hours after taking Xenical

Pack

84 Capsules

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Safety

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• The recommended dose of Xenical 120mg is to take one capsule three times a day, if necessary.
• Do not take more than one capsule a day
• The usual dose of Xenical is one capsule three times a day.
• Avoid* foods high in fat such as biscuits, chocolate and savory snacks between meals*- avoid increased in calorie intake from other medications- if taking Xenical 120mg for you, monitor your progress regularly and consult a healthcare professional- if you experience any signs of reactions, contact your doctor or pharmacist

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The National Drug Regulatory Authority (NDA) has approved the use of the drug Xenical (orlistat) in the treatment of obesity in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or more. The use of Xenical should be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, physical inactivity, and other appropriate weight-loss interventions. In the NDA's latest recommendation, a maximum daily dose of one 120 mg capsule (120 mg of Xenical) should be prescribed for patients with a BMI of 28 to 30 kg/m2 (0.6 to 1.6).Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose of 120 mg of Xenical should be used in this group only.Patients who are obese should be advised to use a reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and physical inactivity to reduce their body mass index (BMI).

Xenical is indicated for the treatment of patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 34 kg/m2 (2.5 to 5.0). Patients with a BMI of 35 kg/m2 (5.0 to 7.5) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only. For patients who are overweight (BMI of 25 to 28 kg/m2 (6.5 to 9.0)) or are obese (BMI of 30 to 34 kg/m2 (10.0 to 11.9)) the NDA recommends that a dose of 120 mg of Xenical should be taken daily in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and other appropriate weight-loss interventions.

The maximum daily dose of Xenical should be 12.5 mg of Xenical (120 mg of Xenical) per day for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 to 30 kg/m2 (2.5 to 5.0) and for patients with a BMI of 35 kg/m2 (5.0 to 7.5).

Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 kg/m2 (5.0 to 10.0) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose of 120 mg of Xenical should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 (10.0 to 12.5) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 28 kg/m2 (10.0 to 15.0) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 (15.0 to 17.9) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 28 kg/m2 (17.9 to 29.9) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 (30.0 to 32.9) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 (32.9 to 34.9) should be started on 120 mg of Xenical daily, but the maximum daily dose should be used in this group only.

The NDA recommends that a maximum daily dose of 120 mg of Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet, physical inactivity, and other appropriate weight-loss interventions. Patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 (30.0 to 35.