3 Things You Need to Know: July 25, 2019

> The pharmaceutical company Allergan is recalling a type of breast implant that has been linked to a rare and deadly form of cancer. The FDA found 481 unique cases of lymphoma linked to Allergan’s "BIOCELL" textured implants and tissue expanders. 13 cancer related deaths have also been linked to the implants.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/07/24/fda-recalls-allergan-textured-breast-implants-biocell-cancer-bia-alcl/1814283001/

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> Dunkin’ Donuts is adding a Beyond Meat item to their menu. They're serving a breakfast sandwich using Beyond Meat’s plant-based sausage. It’s available now at some New York locations, with a national rollout coming soon.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dunkin-enters-the-plant-based-meat-craze-120000875.html

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> President Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to cut prices on just about all branded prescription drugs sold to government programs, including Medicare. Reuters attributes the plan to two drug industry source who've been in discussions with the White House. In 2016, the government paid 29-billion dollars on prescription drugs in Medicare's Part B, which covers most injectable drugs. They would also be part of the drug cost lowering order and include cholesterol and blood pressure meds.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-drugpricing-exclusive/exclusive-white-house-preparing-order-that-would-cut-drug-prices-for-medicare-sources-idUSKCN1UJ354


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