Brand-name prescription

Taxotere

Rx Authorized generic Given at a clinic

Taxotere

docetaxel

Same medicine as Taxotere, without the brand name.

Sold by
  • Sanofi-Aventis U.S.The company behind Taxotere

Given by your care team

This is given by IV at a cancer clinic or hospital, not picked up at a pharmacy.

Your strength
NDC (for your care team)
  • 20 mg/mLsolution injection
    • 0955-1020-0111-digit: 00955-1020-011 mL per vial
  • 80 mg/4mLsolution injection
    • 0955-1021-0411-digit: 00955-1021-044 mL per vial
  • 160 mg/8mLsolution injection
    • 0955-1022-0811-digit: 00955-1022-088 mL per vial

Source: FDA · updated September 23, 2026

What to ask your care team

“Do you use the authorized generic of Taxotere? It’s the same medicine, and it can cost less.”

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