Noom Med vs Yucca Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Yucca Health beats Noom Med overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.4/10. Noom Med is more affordable at $69/mo vs $146/mo. Choose Noom Med for users who want a tiered entry into glp-1 care — from $69 bra. Choose Yucca Health for cash-pay patients who want a quick 24-hour async approval fo.
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 46Noom 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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#19 of 46Telehealth platform for compounded semaglutide+ and tirzepatide+ with disclosed board-certified prescribers (Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO), 24-hour asynchronous provider review, UPS 2-Day Air shipping, and integrated buy-now-pay-later financing through Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay. Pricing is plan-length-tiered: 6-month plan starts at $146/mo for compounded semaglutide and $258/mo for compounded tirzepatide, with monthly pricing higher.
Visit Yucca Health| Feature | Noom Med | Yucca Health |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Starting Price | $69/mo | $146/mo |
| Medication Type | Both | Compounded |
| Insurance Accepted | Yes | No |
| Best For | Users who want a tiered entry into GLP-1 care — from $69 branded telehealth to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program, with a new Microdose option at $99-149 | Cash-pay patients who want a quick 24-hour async approval for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with disclosed prescribing physicians, UPS 2-Day shipping, and Klarna/Affirm/Afterpay buy-now-pay-later options on longer commitments |
| 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 prescribers publicly disclosed (Dr. Michael Wasef MD and Dr. Andrew Sakla DO) — rare for the compounded-only tier
- +$146/mo entry price for compounded semaglutide on the 6-month plan is competitive with GobyMeds, Strut, and Mochi at the cheaper end of the market
- +Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay buy-now-pay-later financing on the 6-month commitments — unique among compounded-only telehealth and useful for spreading the upfront cost
- +24-hour asynchronous provider approval (no live tele-visit required) for users who want fast onboarding without scheduling friction
- +UPS 2-Day Air shipping with secure patient portal, 24/7 support team availability, and welcome onboarding call with a representative
- +Trustpilot 4.4-star rating across 1,000+ reviews and 4.8-star Google rating signal real-world adoption (20,000+ patients reported, 1,000+ enrollments in last 7 days per their site)
Cons
- −Compounded-only — no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Foundayo; no oral semaglutide tablet or sublingual format
- −Best pricing requires 6-month commitment (BNPL helps but the discount tier is locked to longer plans — month-to-month is materially higher)
- −No live tele-visit option in the standard intake — purely asynchronous review, which trades clinical depth for speed
- −Founding year, corporate headquarters city, and compounding pharmacy partner names are not publicly disclosed
- −B12 supplementation is not part of the standard formulation (some competitors like PeterMD include it; Yucca markets the products as 'Semaglutide+' and 'Tirzepatide+' but does not specify what the '+' represents)
- −Refund policy referenced on the site but not detailed in public-facing terms — verify 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 $69/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 $69 branded telehealth to a full $349/mo medication + coaching program, with a new microdose option at $99-149. Choose Yucca Health if you want: cash-pay patients who want a quick 24-hour async approval for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with disclosed prescribing physicians, ups 2-day shipping, and klarna/affirm/afterpay buy-now-pay-later options on longer commitments.