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 support from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NHS) and the General Clinical Research and Markets Office (GmoOmer).

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Frequently asked questions

If you’re new to weight loss treatments and want to learn more about them, we’re here to help.

How do weight loss tablets work?

Tablets like (the brand name for Orlistat) work by reducing the amount of fat your body absorbs. Ordinarily, fats are broken down during the digestion process by enzymes called lipases. Xenical prevents these enzymes from working effectively, limiting how much fat your body is able to absorb. The remaining, undigested fat is then excreted.

How do weight loss injections work?

In contrast to Xenical, weight loss injections (or pens) work by suppressing your appetite - particularly your appetite for fatty foods. Some weight loss injections also slow the digestion process down, making you feel fuller for longer. They’re simple to use - check out our for more information.

How effective are weight loss treatments?

Clinical trials have repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of both weight loss tablets and injections, particularly in combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle., participants using lost almost 15% of their body weight over a 15-month period.

How do I place an order?

Starting your weight loss journey is simple with IQ Doctor. To begin, click on a product and then hit the 'Start Consultation' button. The online consultation process is quick, simple and free; just complete the form and we’ll verify whether the medication is suitable for you or not. If it is, you can then place your order and receive it the very next day.

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Orlistat is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlistat is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat, which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.

Orlistat contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlistat decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlistat helps in weight loss.

Take Orlistat as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlistat for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Orlistat do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Orlistat or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlistat if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Orlistat is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman. Orlistat is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Orlistat may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Contraception

Take Orlistat as directed by your doctor. You are also advised to take Orlistat on an empty stomach for best results. You are advised to take Orlistat with a light meal, before.... even if the meal isethical. You are also required to keep using it for 14 days after you have taken Orlistat. The time required for Orlistat to metabolize is two to three hours. Please consult your doctor if you are a woman. You are also required to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K.

Orlistat is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you have any questions about your health, you should not take Orlistat. Please consult your doctor.

Orlistat is not recommended for women who are allergic to any of its ingredients. Avoid taking Orlistat if you are ofUnder 18 years of age, you are to take Orlistat for 14 days after having a meal, before having a meal. Thereafter, Orlistat is taken with water. If any of the side effects of Orlistat becomes troublesome, please consult your doctor.

Interaction with other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal supplements, and nasal sprays. Before taking Orlistat, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, prescription and non- prescription drugs, and herbal products?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist what other prescription and non-prescription medicine you are taking, and they may be associated with Orlistat. They may be used for the treatment of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Your doctor will be liable for any loss of your medicine if you tell them of such association.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any herbal or home remedy medicine, or if you are worried about the effects of Orlistat?

Orlistat may be used along with other medicines which are prescribed for you.

Frequently asked questions

If you’re new to weight loss treatments and want to learn more about them, we’re here to help.

How do weight loss tablets work?

Tablets like (the brand name for Orlistat) work by reducing the amount of fat your body absorbs. Ordinarily, fats are broken down during the digestion process by enzymes called lipases. Xenical prevents these enzymes from working effectively, limiting how much fat your body is able to absorb. The remaining, undigested fat is then excreted.

How do weight loss injections work?

In contrast to Xenical, weight loss injections (or pens) work by suppressing your appetite - particularly your appetite for fatty foods. Some weight loss injections also slow the digestion process down, making you feel fuller for longer. They’re simple to use - check out our for more information.

How effective are weight loss treatments?

Clinical trials have repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of both weight loss tablets and injections, particularly in combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle., participants using lost almost 15% of their body weight over a 15-month period.

How do I place an order?

Starting your weight loss journey is simple with IQ Doctor. To begin, click on a product and then hit the 'Start Consultation' button. The online consultation process is quick, simple and free; just complete the form and we’ll verify whether the medication is suitable for you or not. If it is, you can then place your order and receive it the very next day.

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