Why Are Spermicides Banned in Some Countries?
In some countries around the world, ‘traditional’ spermicides, those which contain Nonoxynol 9 (classed as a drug), are no longer distributed. This isn’t because of them being banned per-se rather that them simply not being licensed for medical prescription. This is typically due to a government policy aiming to promote forms of hormonal contraception which can be cheaper for the government in question and more profitable for pharmacutical companies.
