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Yucca Health$129-1.5%SkinnyRx$1990.0%ShedRx$195-1.0%MEDVi$1790.0%Embody$99+1.0%Bodybuilding Health+$139-2.1%Yucca Health$129-1.5%SkinnyRx$1990.0%ShedRx$195-1.0%MEDVi$1790.0%Embody$99+1.0%Bodybuilding Health+$139-2.1%

Embody or Yucca Health: Which GLP-1 Program Fits You? (2026)

Both Embody and Yucca Health can get you started on a GLP-1 from home — the question is which one suits the way you want to be cared for. We’ve put them side by side on price, medications, coverage, and the support you can count on, so you can pick with confidence instead of a shrug.

Our pick: Yucca Health

For most people, Yucca Health (9.3/10) just nudges ahead of Embody (8.7/10). That doesn’t make Embody the wrong choice, though — it may actually be the better fit if what you’re after is a needle-free glp-1 gum

Embody

8.7$99/mo

Not a fan of needles? Embody's GLP-1 gum is a genuinely different way in.

Pros

  • A needle-free GLP-1/GIP gum if injections aren't for you
  • 24/7 care-team messaging
  • Free 1–2 day shipping

Cons

  • The promo first-month price rises to about $299/mo on refills
  • Cash-pay only

Best for: A needle-free GLP-1 gum

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Yucca Health

Our pick of the two
9.3$129/mo

A fast, friendly path to semaglutide or tirzepatide — no membership, no runaround.

Pros

  • No membership fee — the price you see is the price you pay
  • Free 2-day shipping on your medication
  • 100% online intake with US-licensed prescribers

Cons

  • Compounded medication only — no brand-name pens
  • Cash-pay, so you can't bill it to insurance

Best for: A fast start with no membership fee

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The two, side by side

FeatureEmbodyYucca Health
Monthly price$99$129
Rating8.7 / 109.3 / 10
Medication typeCompoundedCompounded
InsuranceNot AcceptedNot Accepted
States availableAll 50All 50
Consultation feeIncludedIncluded
ShippingFree 1–2 dayFree 2-day
Cancel anytimeYesYes

Prices shown are starting rates without insurance. Seed data — please verify before relying on it.

Common questions about these two programs

On our scoring, Embody sits at 8.7/10 and Yucca Health at 9.3/10 — but the honest answer is that it comes down to what you need most. Embody tends to shine for a needle-free glp-1 gum, while Yucca Health is the stronger pick for a fast start with no membership fee
Embody starts at $99/month and Yucca Health at $129/month. $99 first month (reg $199), then ~$299/mo. No membership fee. Semaglutide from $129/mo, tirzepatide from $146/mo. No membership fee. Those are starting figures, so check each program directly before you budget around them.
Embody is cash-pay only, and Yucca Health is cash-pay only. If a program is cash-pay, you may still be able to put FSA or HSA dollars toward it.
Through Embody you can get Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, GLP-1/GIP gum. Yucca Health offers Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide. Your prescriber decides which one is right for you from what each program stocks.
Embody serves all 50 states, and Yucca Health serves all 50 states. State coverage can change, so do a quick check before you sign up.
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