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

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Yucca Health beats Zealthy overall, scoring 7.7/10 vs 7.2/10. Yucca Health is more affordable at $146/mo vs $286/mo. Choose Yucca Health for people who'll commit to a 6-month plan for $146/mo, want nam. Choose Zealthy for users who want the option to switch between compounded and b.

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

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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Zealthy

#42 of 49

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
Our Score	7.7/10	7.2/10
Starting Price	$146/mo	$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)	Users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1s
Ranking	#19	#42

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.
−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.

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

−$135 membership fee on top of medication cost makes cash-pay total ~$286/mo for semaglutide — above average
−Young company (founded 2023) with a relatively small review base — less track record than established platforms
−Prescription products are non-refundable for any reason once ordered

Our Verdict

Yucca Health edges out Zealthy with a score of 7.7/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Yucca Health starts at $146/mo compared to Zealthy's $286/mo. Zealthy offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. 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). Choose Zealthy if you want: users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name glp-1s.

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Embody

$299/mo · 7.3/10 · Compounded

If neither Yucca Health nor Zealthy 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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