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Early data from first participating employer show that SmartRx can save organizations millions by bypassing traditional PBMs to deliver brand-name GLP-1 medications NEW YOR K, April 23, 2026 Noom Health, the enterprise division of the leading behavior change platform Noom, today announced that its Smart Rx program is on pace to cut GLP-1 medication costs by nearly 80% for its first participating employer, projecting approximately $1.3M in annual spend compared to $6.2M in the prior year

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