Barrett’s Research

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

Both MEDVi 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 MEDVi (8.8/10). That doesn’t make MEDVi the wrong choice, though — it may actually be the better fit if what you’re after is unlimited provider access

MEDVi

8.8$179/mo

Message your care team as often as you need — unlimited visits, baked into the price.

Pros

  • Unlimited provider visits and messaging
  • Injectable or oral tablet options
  • Free shipping included

Cons

  • The first-month promo rises to about $299/mo after
  • Oral tablets and brand-name options cost more

Best for: Unlimited provider access

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

The two, side by side

FeatureMEDViYucca Health
Monthly price$179$129
Rating8.8 / 109.3 / 10
Medication typeBrand & CompoundedCompounded
InsuranceNot AcceptedNot Accepted
States availableAll 50All 50
Consultation feeIncludedIncluded
ShippingFreeFree 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, MEDVi sits at 8.8/10 and Yucca Health at 9.3/10 — but the honest answer is that it comes down to what you need most. MEDVi tends to shine for unlimited provider access, while Yucca Health is the stronger pick for a fast start with no membership fee
MEDVi starts at $179/month and Yucca Health at $129/month. Semaglutide $179 first month, then ~$299/mo. Unlimited visits included. 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.
MEDVi 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 MEDVi you can get Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide, Oral tablets, Brand Ozempic, Brand Wegovy. Yucca Health offers Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide. Your prescriber decides which one is right for you from what each program stocks.
MEDVi 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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