Orlistat is a steady-demand line for retail pharmacy and telehealth. This guide covers stocking levels, storage, shelf life and reorder planning.
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- Strengths to stock
- 100
- Units per SKU wholesale tier
- 7–14
- Working days transit
- 24 h
- Order confirmation
Stocking profile
| Consideration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dosage form | capsule |
| Strengths in demand | 60 mg, 120 mg |
| Storage requirement | below 25 °C |
| Handling | Controlled ambient, protected from moisture |
| Repeat pattern | Patients treated for weight management alongside a reduced-fat diet typically reorder on a regular cycle, so forecast from dispensing history. |
Reorder planning
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Forecast from dispensing data
Use the last three months of movement per strength rather than a flat average.
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Set a reorder point
Cover the 7–14 working day transit window plus a safety buffer.
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Consolidate SKUs
Combine lines onto one consignment to cut freight per unit.
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Rotate stock
First-expiry-first-out on every receipt, with expiry logged at goods-in.
Orlistat at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drug class | gastric and pancreatic lipase inhibitor |
| Common brand | Xenical / Alli |
| Licensed use | weight management alongside a reduced-fat diet |
| Available strengths | 60 mg, 120 mg |
| Dosage form | capsule |
| Typical onset | effects on fat absorption from the first dose |
| Duration / dosing interval | acts locally in the gut per dose |
| Storage | below 25 °C |
