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orlistat, xenical and alli

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alexandra37237
alexandra37237

Hello All

please help if you can... can someone please explain me (in simple words) whats the difference between Alli, Xenical and Orlistat.

Thanks so much

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  • regina01469
    regina01469 alexandra37237

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    hi, Orlistat is the generic version of the tablet, which is made by the manufacturer with no brand, and it is dispensed in a pharmacy, it is cheaper but not available to buy. Xenical is the same, only available on prescription.  Alli is the branded version, which costs around £50 for 84 tablets, and you can buy this over a counter in a pharmacy. 

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