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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Yucca Health beats Noom Med overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.4/10. Noom Med is more affordable at $99/mo vs $146/mo. Choose Noom Med for users who want a tiered entry into glp-1 care — from $99/mo . Choose Yucca Health for people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want nam.

A side-by-side comparison of Noom Med and Yucca Health covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.

Noom Med

#28 of 49

7.4/10

Noom restructured Noom Med in 2026 into 3 tiers: $69/mo branded telehealth (med out-of-pocket), $99-149/mo Microdose GLP-1Rx (low-dose + biomarker monitoring), and the Full GLP-1Rx program ($149 intro → $349/mo on 12-week subscription). Coaching app included at every tier.

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Higher Rated

Yucca Health

#19 of 49

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	Noom Med	Yucca Health
Our Score	7.4/10	7.7/10
Starting Price	$99/mo	$146/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want a tiered entry into GLP-1 care — from $99/mo Microdose all-in (low-dose + biomarkers + coaching) up to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program	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)
Ranking	#28	#19

Pros & Cons Compared

Noom Med

Pros

+Tiered 2026 entry — $69/mo branded telehealth tier lets users start with just medication access and the coaching app
+New Microdose GLP-1Rx program ($99-149/mo) — low-dose GLP-1 + biomarker monitoring for sensitive users
+Insurance accepted for qualifying plans — can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs on brand-name meds
+Industry-leading behavioral coaching app with years of psychology-based weight loss methodology

Cons

−Tiered pricing creates confusion — $69, $99-149, or $149-349 depending on tier
−Full GLP-1Rx program requires 12-week subscription ($149 intro rate applies only for the first few weeks)
−Medication costs on the $69 tier are out-of-pocket — the low tier price is just the platform
−App coaching still requires real engagement — skip-prone users waste the behavioral value

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.
−No live tele-visit option — only async review. Faster, but less depth if you have a complex health history.
−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 — verify the cancellation terms before paying for the 6-month plan.

Our Verdict

Yucca Health edges out Noom Med with a score of 7.7/10 vs 7.4/10. If budget is your priority, Noom Med starts at $99/mo compared to Yucca Health's $146/mo. Noom Med accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Noom Med offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Noom Med if you want: users who want a tiered entry into glp-1 care — from $99/mo microdose all-in (low-dose + biomarkers + coaching) up to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program. 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 #1 Overall Pick

Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Noom Med nor Yucca Health feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 49 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Embody — strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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