Advice

Discontinuation of docetaxel (Taxotere)

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

Medicine details

Medicine name:
docetaxel (Taxotere)
SMC ID:
481/08
Indication:
In combination with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is indicated for the induction treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
Pharmaceutical company
Sanofi-Aventis
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Full
Status
Withdrawn
Date advice published
07 July 2008
Additional notes

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