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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Yucca Health scores higher on our rubric, 7.7/10 against 7.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Yucca Health beats Zealthy overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Yucca Health is from $146/mo; Zealthy is from $286/mo. Choose Yucca Health for 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). Choose Zealthy for insured users who want dedicated coordinators handling prior authorizations for brand-name glp-1s (potentially $25/mo).

A side-by-side look at Yucca Health and Zealthy 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

Higher Rated

Yucca Health

#14 of 54

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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Zealthy

#36 of 54

7.2/10

Flexible GLP-1 provider allowing patients to switch between compounded and brand-name medications as needed.

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Feature	Yucca Health	Zealthy
Why each one	Named board-certified doctors (rare in compounded GLP-1), 24-hour async approval (no scheduled call needed), UPS 2-Day shipping, and Klarna/Affirm/Afterpay financing on the 6-month plan, a combination no other compounded-only provider at this price matches.	Dedicated insurance coordinators handle prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s, plus multi-month supply options up to 12 months.
Our Score	7.7/10	7.2/10
Headline Price	from $146/mo	from $286/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Both
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	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)	Insured users who want dedicated coordinators handling prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s (potentially $25/mo)
Watch out for	Compounded-only, no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, or Mounjaro.	The $135 membership stacks on medication cost, so cash-pay semaglutide totals ~$286/mo, above average. The math works when you use the insurance coordination; cash payers should compare flat-rate platforms first.
Ranking	#14	#36
Get started	Visit Yucca Health	Visit Zealthy

Pros & Cons Compared

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.

Zealthy

Pros

+Dedicated insurance coordinators handle prior authorizations, potentially bringing brand-name GLP-1 costs to $25/mo
+Multi-month supply options (3, 6, or 12 months), unique convenience most monthly-shipping competitors can't match
+Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) available with clinician-guided selection
+LegitScript certified with 4.5-star Review.io rating

Cons

−The $135 membership stacks on medication cost, so cash-pay semaglutide totals ~$286/mo, above average. The math works when you use the insurance coordination; cash payers should compare flat-rate platforms first.
−Young company (founded 2023) with a relatively small review base and less track record than established platforms. Confirm the coordination promise against your own insurance plan before enrolling.
−Prescription products are non-refundable once ordered, for any reason. Double-check dose and supply length before checkout.

Our Verdict

Yucca Health edges out Zealthy with a score of 7.7/10 vs 7.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Yucca Health is from $146/mo; Zealthy is from $286/mo. Zealthy offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.