​At The Slimming Clinic, we offer a range of prescription weight loss medication to suit individual needs and to support patients on an online weight loss programme with us.

Different medications can work best for different people based on medical history and lifestyle. We also have a full and comprehensive discussion with our patients to discuss suitability for our online medical weight loss programs and before we prescribe any weight loss medication.

This conversation with a weight loss doctor comes as part of our Initial Video Consultation where you will be given the best start to a weight loss journey you can get, for just £50

Once you have had your comprehensive initial consultation with a weight loss doctor, they can then look to prescribe you weight loss medication to support you on the way to your weight loss goals.

One of our most popular medications is Xenical, also known as Orlistat, which come in tablet form.

Here’s our guide for all you need to know about Xenical and how it positively impacts your health, alongside a weight loss diet!

 

 

What is Xenical and how does it work?

Xenical (Orlistat) is the prescription strength formulation of weight loss medication, Orlistat.

It reduces absorption of fat eaten in the diet by reducing the action of gut enzymes that break down ingested fat for absorption by the body. Your weight loss doctor may suggest that you use Xenical (Orlistat) as your main medication, or in addition to other weight loss medications prescribed to you at The Slimming Clinic.

Xenical blocks up to 30% of dietary fat in meals being absorbed in the digestive system. As dietary fat has the most calories per gram, compared to protein and carbohydrates, Xenical helps to reduce overall calorie intake and aid weight loss. This medication is most effective when combined with a calorie-controlled weight loss diet and increased physical activity.

Clinical trials have shown treatment with Xenical caused significant reduction in weight, BMI and waist circumference, as well as a reduction in cholesterol and blood pressure, contributing to cardiovascular health as well as weight loss.

Additionally, a XENDOS medical study demonstrated that patients treated with Xenical achieved significantly more short and long term weight loss than those making lifestyle changes alone as well as reducing instances of Diabetes in patients taking Xenical.

Xenical is the only prescription medication licensed specifically for weight management and is recommended by the NHS and NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).

In just 2019/2020 alone, the NHS distributed over 294,000 prescriptions of Xenical (Orlistat) to patients to help treat obesity, creating a total cost to the NHS of £8.8 million!

 

 

If you would like more information about Xenical, or any of our other prescription weight loss medication or non-prescribed supplements, please get in touch!

As part of our medical weight loss programmes, all our weight loss medication can support you to a healthier and happier lifestyle and take pressure of the NHS prescription services.

Begin your weight loss journey with an Initial Video Consultation with a GMC-registered doctor today. What’s more, if you join a 3-month online  weight loss program after your consultation, you will get your £50 cost refunded off the price of your programme. An offer not to be missed!!

Contact a member of The Slimming Clinic’s wonderful patient support team, who are ready and waiting to take your call and help you on your way to becoming the happiest, healthiest you!

 

Give us a call on: 0800 917 9334

 

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