Roche, the manufacturer of Xenical, has announced that it anticipates a shortage of stock of 120mg Orlistat capsules and the shortage is predicted to last a number of weeks. The company has been experiencing manufacturing issues and these may take a little while to be resolved and for stock levels in the UK to be replenished. Generic versions of orlistat manufactured by Teva may be available although there are stock shortages on this item as well. If the generic stock does become available, patients are advised to continue with this therapy until brand Xenical becomes available again. It is important that patients continue to obtain their prescriptions through the legitimate supply network.
Patients will be notified through their patient record when we are out of Xenical stock.