Embody vs Yucca Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Yucca Health beats Embody overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.3/10. Yucca Health is more affordable at $146/mo vs $149/mo. Choose Embody for people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose t. Choose Yucca Health for people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want nam.

A side-by-side look at Embody and Yucca Health to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Embody

#37 of 53

7.3/10

Online weight-loss program that ships compounded GLP-1 medication to your door. Run by Modern Metabolic Medicine, Inc. and prescribed through CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s, their network of licensed doctors. Two pricing plans run side by side: a promo plan starting at $99/mo for semaglutide (or $149/mo for tirzepatide) that jumps after month 1, and 'Embody Flat' at $299/mo that doesn't go up. Their standout: oral tirzepatide gum, for people who don't want to inject.

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Yucca Health

#17 of 53

7.7/10

Online weight-loss program by Yucca Health, Inc. (Beverly Hills, CA). Two named board-certified doctors, Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO, handle prescribing. 20,000+ patients, 4.6 stars across 1,065 verified Trustpilot reviews. Starts at $146/mo for compounded semaglutide (custom-made version, not the FDA-approved brand) on the 6-month plan. Buy-now-pay-later via Klarna, Affirm, or Afterpay spreads the upfront commitment.

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Feature	Embody	Yucca Health
Our Score	7.3/10	7.7/10
Starting Price	$149/mo	$146/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	People who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose the $299/mo 'Embody Flat' plan at signup for one predictable price	People who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want named doctors on record, and like buy-now-pay-later flexibility (Klarna/Affirm/Afterpay)
Watch out for	Two plans run side by side and the switchover isn't always clear at signup: the $149 promo month steps up to $299 to $399 from month 2 (Embody confirms both plans in its review replies). Pick 'Embody Flat' at signup if you want one predictable number.	Compounded-only, no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, or Mounjaro.
Ranking	#37	#17
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Pros & Cons Compared

Embody

Pros

+Oral tirzepatide gum is rare. Real option for needle-phobic users. (How well it absorbs vs the FDA-approved injection isn't published.)
+Cheap first month, $99 for semaglutide or $149 for tirzepatide. Among the lowest entry prices in the category.
+'Embody Flat' plan is $299/mo flat with no surprise increases, predictable if you pick it from the start.
+100% money-back guarantee in writing: if you follow the program and don't see results in 6 months, they say they'll make it right.
+Replies to every negative Trustpilot review, usually within 24 hours.

Cons

−Two plans run side by side and the switchover isn't always clear at signup: the $149 promo month steps up to $299 to $399 from month 2 (Embody confirms both plans in its review replies). Pick 'Embody Flat' at signup if you want one predictable number.
−Trustpilot rating is 3.6 / 5 across 3,869 reviews, verified July 25, 2026, and 3,854 of those were left in the last 12 months. Price is the top complaint theme, most of it tied to the promo-to-flat switchover above.
−Embody doesn't name which pharmacy makes the medication, just 'multiple USA certified pharmacies.' This is the norm in the category, most major brands (Embody, Henry, Hims, Yucca, Eden) don't publicly name their pharmacy partners; ask support directly if provenance matters to you.
−No HIPAA disclosure on their site (HIPAA is the federal law protecting your medical info, most telehealth providers publish a statement confirming they follow it).
−Compounded medications only, no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic available.
−If you stop treatment and come back, Embody's doctors will likely restart you at the lowest dose (2.5mg). It's their safety policy; raise your dose history at signup, the prescriber makes the final call.

Yucca Health

Pros

+Two named board-certified doctors (Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO), most compounded GLP-1 providers don't publicly name their prescribers.
+4.6 stars across 1,065 verified Trustpilot reviews, 84% give 5 stars. Top complimented theme: customer service.
+Cheap if you commit: $146/mo for compounded semaglutide on the 6-month plan.
+Buy-now-pay-later through Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay, unusual flexibility in this category, useful for spreading the 6-month upfront cost.
+24-hour async approval, no live video visit required. Faster onboarding than competitors that need a scheduled call.
+UPS 2-Day Air shipping included. Onboarding call from a real human (multiple Trustpilot reviewers name 'Hazel' and 'Johann' from the team).
+Replies to 100% of negative Trustpilot reviews, usually within 48 hours.

Cons

−Compounded-only, no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, or Mounjaro.
−The $146/mo price requires a 6-month upfront commitment (month-to-month is meaningfully more expensive). The Klarna/Affirm/Afterpay financing exists to spread exactly that upfront cost.
−No live tele-visit option, only async review. Faster, but less depth if you have a complex health history and want a provider you can talk to.
−Pharmacy partner not named publicly. Yucca says 'U.S. licensed pharmacies' but doesn't disclose which one.
−Founders and detailed company history not on the site.
−Refund policy is mentioned but not detailed publicly, get the cancellation terms in writing before paying for the 6-month plan.

Our Verdict

Yucca Health edges out Embody with a score of 7.7/10 vs 7.3/10. If budget is your priority, Yucca Health starts at $146/mo compared to Embody's $149/mo. Choose Embody if you want: people who want the oral tirzepatide gum, or who'll choose the $299/mo 'embody flat' plan at signup for one predictable price. Choose Yucca Health if you want: people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want named doctors on record, and like buy-now-pay-later flexibility (klarna/affirm/afterpay).

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

TrimRx

$149/mo · 7.8/10 · Compounded

If neither Embody nor Yucca Health feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 53 GLP-1 telehealth providers is TrimRx. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $149/mo that stays the same at every dose.

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