Advice

Discontinuation of docetaxel (Taxotere)

The manufacturer, Sanofi, have confirmed that docetaxel (Taxotere) has been discontinued.

Medicine details

Medicine name:
docetaxel (Taxotere)
SMC ID:
42/03
Indication:
Unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic (stage III/IV) non-small cell lung cancer.
Pharmaceutical company
Aventis
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Full
Status
Withdrawn
Date advice published
09 May 2003
Additional notes

The manufacturer, Sanofi, have confirmed that docetaxel (Taxotere) has been discontinued.