Orlistat (P medicine)
This pharmacy guide helps pharmacy teams supply orlistat OTC safely and quickly within authorised use.
Published: 17 May 2023
Updated: 26 November 2025
This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Sections on this page
- Orlistat
- Decision-making process for supply
- Quantity to supply and repeat requests
- Counselling
- Record-keeping
- Summary of product information
- Obesity
- Alternative treatments
- Practical advice
- Confidence in consultation skills
- Further information