Prescription
Chemotherapy (Taxane — anticancer agent)
Docetaxel
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Docetaxel is a powerful cancer-fighting drug (chemotherapy) that works by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing, eventually killing them. It belongs to a group of medicines called taxanes, which are made from compounds originally found in yew trees.
What is it used for?
Breast cancerlung cancer (non-small cell)prostate cancerstomach cancerhead and neck cancer
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.