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Pharmacy benefits manager transition to SmithRx

Summary

The city is switching its pharmacy benefits manager from Optimum to SmithRx, projected to save about $650,000 in year one through better rebate deals and cost controls. Employees keep using the same pharmacies and specialty medication users get personalized transition help.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $650,000 in projected savings in year one, helping hold down premium increases for both the city and employees.

✅Who benefits

The city budget and employees who share premium costs.

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