function getGlossary(link) { var retText; retText = ""; switch(link) { //last updated: 10/21/2009 //English case "claims_balances": retText = "A Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) is an account you can contribute to annually – if eligible, then use the money in your account to reimburse yourself for certain health care expenses, such as copayments, deductibles, coinsurance and over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications. You could save money when you participate in HCSA because your contributions to the account are deducted from your paycheck before taxes are calculated, so you could lower your taxable income and pay less in taxes. Refer to your Lockheed Martin benefits enrollment materials for information and eligibility requirements."; break; case "current_pricing": retText = "Message about Current Pricing View would be populated here. It should tell what each look will provide them with. One as if the deductible was met and one as is it has NOT been met."; break; case "coverage_notes": retText = "Important<\/b>: \n
Click this link to review your coverage notes."; break; case "dosageform": retText = "Dosage form<\/b>: \n
The physical form in which a medication is made and taken. Common dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and liquids."; break; case "generic_alt": retText = "A generic alternative is a medication that may be given in place of a brand-name medication to achieve the same or similar results for most people. Generic alternatives may contain different active ingredients, but they usually provide a similar effect when treating a specific condition."; break; case "generic_drug": retText = "Generic drug<\/b>: \n
A medication that contains the same active ingredient and is manufactured according to the same strict federal regulations as its brand-name counterpart. Generic medications may differ in color, size, or shape, but the Food and Drug Administration requires that they have the same strength, purity, and quality as their brand-name counterparts. A generic medication can be produced once the manufacturer of the brand-name medication is required to allow other manufacturers the opportunity to produce the medication. "; break; case "generic_equ": retText = "A generic equivalent is a medication that contains the same active ingredients; is the same in quality, strength, and purity; has the same dosage form (such as tablet, capsule, liquid); and is taken the same way as its brand-name counterpart."; break; case "medco_bymail": retText = "Medco By Mail's first priority is providing the right drug, in the right dosage, at the right time. We have a comprehensive program available to review your prescriptions for drug interactions and safety, with innovative safety protocols especially for children and seniors. Our fully automated mail service pharmacies provide the safest way to get a prescription filled through mail order."; break; case "retail": retText = "Retail pharmacy<\/b>: \n
Groups of chain and independently owned pharmacies that agree to provide medication and pharmacy services to you at a preset price."; break; case "preferred_brand": retText = "Preferred brand-name medication<\/b>: \n
A brand-name medication included on your plan’s formulary. A formulary is a list of medications preferred by your plan because they are safe and effective, and they help to control costs. These savings may affect you either directly (for example, through lower co-payments) or indirectly (for example, the plan pays less for the medication, which helps keep your benefit more affordable)."; break; case "preferred": retText = "Preferred drug list (formulary)<\/b>: \n
A list of medications preferred by your plan because they are safe and effective and help to control costs. These savings can either affect you directly (for example, through lower co-payments) or indirectly (for example, the plan pays less for the medication, which helps keep your benefit more affordable)."; break; case "strength": retText = "Strength<\/b>: \n
Indicates the amount of active ingredient present in a medication. The medication used for the search and the alternative may have different strengths. While their active ingredients are similar, they are not exactly the same. The amount of active ingredient required to get the same response may require a different strength."; break; case "controlled": retText = "Controlled substance<\/b>: \n
COPY TBD"; break; case "combination": retText = "Combination drug<\/b>: \n
This medication is considered a combination drug. Some of the alternatives shown may need to be taken with other medications to achieve the same or similar result. Please check with your doctor to see whether you need to take both. If so, please review all pricing information for these alternatives."; break; case "pillsplit": retText = "Pill split<\/b>: \n
Pill splitting requires cutting a higher-strength tablet in half to get two half tablets of a lower strength. Not all medications should be split, so you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it is safe for you. Please click Have a question? Need help? learn more and refer to the Pill splitting information section for more information."; break; case "halftab": retText = "Half Tablet Program:
Pill splitting requires cutting a higher-strength tablet in half to get two half tablets of a lower strength. Not all medications should be split, so you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it is safe for you. Please click Have a question? Need help? learn more and refer to the Half Tablet Program section for more information."; break; case "reppending": retText = "Pending verification<\/b>: \n
Medco has either not yet received your signed personal representative designation request form or the signed form was received but is still being processed. This person cannot manage your prescription benefit until the website status has changed to 'Verified' indicating that Medco has processed the request."; break; case "repverified": retText = "Verified<\/b>: \n
Medco has processed your request to appoint this person as your personal representative. He or she is now permitted to manage your prescription benefit."; break; case "firefoxbookmark": retText = "Please right click<\/b> and select\n
\'\'Bookmark this link.\'\'"; break; case "strength": retText = "Strength<\/b>: \n
Indicates the amount of active ingredient present in a medication. The medication used for the search and the alternative may have different strengths. While their active ingredients are similar, they are not exactly the same. The amount of active ingredient required to get the same response may require a different strength."; break; case "otc": retText = "OTC<\/b>: \n
Over-the-counter drug that is available without a prescription."; break; case "formulary_alternatives": retText = "What is a \'\'formulary alternative?\'\'<\/b> \n
Your health plan includes a preferred drug list that gives you access to many commonly prescribed generic and brand-name medications. In some cases, the preferred drug list may include possible alternatives, which are medications preferred by your plan because their use, when right for your health, may also save you or your plan money. This helps keep your prescription coverage affordable while making sure your doctor can continue to provide you with the best care."; break; case "mdp_generic_equ": retText = "What is a \'\'generic equivalent?\'\' \n
A generic equivalent is a medication that contains the same active ingredients; is the same in quality, strength, and purity; has the same dosage form (such as tablet, capsule, liquid); and is taken the same way as its brand-name counterpart."; break; } return retText; }