alli (orlistat 60mg) — UK price comparison
What alli (orlistat 60mg) costs from UK pharmacies and how it compares with prescription orlistat 120mg.
Prices checked: 10 July 2026· Indicative treatment-service prices, not quotes
At a glance
- Typical private cost: £20–£50 per month
- Pharmacy medicine (60mg) — pharmacist consultation required
- Lower strength than prescription orlistat 120mg / Xenical
- NHS prescription orlistat may be cheaper if you meet criteria
- Works by reducing fat absorption — pair with a lower-fat diet
Typical private cost
£20 – £50/month
per month of capsules
Compare alli treatment services
All providers listed are GPhC-registered pharmacies or their linked online prescribing services. Prices are the pharmacy's own current service prices — where we haven't verified a price, check it on the pharmacy's site. Ordering is always subject to the pharmacy's own consultation.
| Pharmacy | Service price | What's included | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Online PharmacyGPhC premises no. 9011287View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Chemist4UGPhC premises no. 9012464View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Pharmacy2UGPhC premises no. 9010146View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Boots Online DoctorGPhC premises no. 1096181View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Clinician review · Collection or delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Superdrug Online DoctorGPhC premises no. 9010736View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Clinician review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| NumanGPhC premises no. 9011408View profile & rating | Check current price | Pharmacist consultation · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
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What the price covers
alli is sold as a pharmacy pack after a pharmacist suitability check. Online prices usually include the check, medicine, and delivery. Compare pack sizes for monthly cost.
alli vs prescription orlistat
Prescription orlistat 120mg is a higher dose and needs a prescriber. On the NHS it costs at most the standard prescription charge in England. Private prescription orlistat services are compared on our orlistat page. alli is the OTC-style pharmacy route for adults who meet BMI criteria for the 60mg product.
Safety
Side effects relate to unabsorbed fat (oily stools, urgency). Speak to a pharmacist before starting. This page is not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a prescription for alli?▼
No — it is a pharmacy medicine, but a pharmacist must confirm suitability (including BMI criteria).
Is alli the same as Xenical?▼
Same active ingredient (orlistat) but alli is 60mg; Xenical/prescription orlistat is usually 120mg.
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