prior requirements by the fda had only met prior prescribing habits.drugs were tested based on the use and the side effects of the drugs while they were being taken.the issue of drug termination had never really been an issue before , but it certainly had become one now.no one at the fda wanted to be accused of burying information , even though it had been common practice with bobwhitfordat the helm.as long as he had remained in his position , he had covered his own tracks.now david found himself falling into them daily.no wonder the guy had been able to retire so soon.he had raked in a lot more than a government job salary .