Alli was launched in pharmacies in 2009 and is a new choice for customers wanting an effective way to support a programme of weight loss. It?s classed as a pharmacy-only medicine and is the first such medicine to be licensed across Europe.
Traditionally there have always been remedies that people have used to help with weight loss. There are several herbal and other complementary remedies which aim to help you feel full more quickly, or bind to dietary fats to prevent as much fat being absorbed. Many people find these helpful.
However with the launch of Alli capsules, there is now another option for people looking for help with their weight loss programme.
Alli is unique in that it is a licensed medicine, rather than a supplement or complementary remedy. It contains a clinically proven ingredient which has been available for doctors to prescribe for over 10 years, under the brand name "Xenical", and is now available as a non-prescription medicine.