Orlistat (P medicine) 

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This pharmacy guide will help you and your pharmacy teams supply orlistat over the counter (OTC) quickly and safely, in line with its marketing authorisation for aiding weight loss.

It covers all the considerations before supply of orlistat OTC as well as a summary of the product information so you can be satisfied that the supply will be clinically suitable and used responsibly and appropriately.

Orlistat is licensed as a pharmacy (P) medicine and available OTC as Alli 60 mg hard capsules.

Updated: 26 November 2025

Sections on this page

  • Orlistat
  • Decision-making process for supply
  • Quantity to supply and repeat requests
  • Supply to the person’s representative
  • Counselling
  • Record keeping
  • Summary of product information
  • Obesity
  • Alternative treatments
  • Practical advice for weight loss
  • Confidence in consultation skills
  • Further information

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