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Docetaxel 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution, Concentrate — NDC 45963-765-52 (Billing 45963-0765-52)

by Actavis Pharma, Inc. · 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 4 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS

This is a package of Docetaxel 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution, Concentrate from Actavis Pharma, Inc., marketed since Sep 2014 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 45963-0765-52
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 45963-765-52 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
45963 labeler · 765 product · 52 package
Package marketed since
Sep 1, 2014
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 4596376552 9
Medicaid fills, this package
274 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 45963-765-52
Product NDC 45963-765
11-digit billing NDC 45963076552
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1860480, 1860485
UNII 15H5577CQD
Application # NDA203551
SPL Set ID 2c806400-5fdc-4398-8475-37f700b3191f
Established class (EPC) Microtubule Inhibitor
Physiologic effect Microtubule Inhibition
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2014-09-01
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE
Substance DOCETAXEL
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 21500005001315
GPI class DOCEtaxel
GCN Seq No 066751
GCN 29066
HICL code 010280
Ingredient (HICL) Docetaxel
HIC1 code V
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Neoplasms
HIC2 code V1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antineoplastic Drugs
HIC3 code V1F
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antineoplastics,Miscellaneous
AHFS code 10:00.00.00
AHFS class Antineoplastic Agents
FDB label name DOCETAXEL 80 MG/4 ML VIAL
FDB brand name Docetaxel
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 066751
  • GCN: 29066
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 21500005001315
  • HICL (First Databank): 010280
  • AHFS class code: 10:00.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1860480
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 45963-765-52 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 45963-0765-52. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Microtubule Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Microtubule Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Taxanes
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name DOCETAXEL 80 MG/4 ML VIAL Ingredient Docetaxel
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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $57.10 $228.38 / 4 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J9171 $0.456 / J9171 unit —
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)45963-765-52
11-digit billing NDC45963-0765-52
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ9171
DescriptorINJECTION, DOCETAXEL, 1 MG
Billing units / pkg20 units
How the units are derivedThis package is 4 ML; the HCPCS unit is 1 MG, so one package = 20 billing units.
Medicare Part B spend (2026 (Q1))$375,533 · 7,049 claims · $53.27 per claim (all NDCs under J9171)
Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
45963-0765-52 You're viewing this Main listing 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 4 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS 2014-09-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00143-9205-01 Hikma 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 00955-1021-04 Sanofi-Aventis 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 23155-0904-31 Heritage 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 25021-0245-01 Sagent 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 43598-0259-40 Dr. 4 ml — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 43598-0610-40 Dr. 4 ml — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mLthis 45963-0765-52 Actavis 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 47335-0895-40 Sun 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 57884-3042-01 Jiangsu 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 80 mg/4mL 70121-1222-01 Amneal 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Beizray 20 mg/mL 70710-2152-01 Zydus 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 71288-0152-04 Meitheal 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Beizray 20 mg/mL 83513-0009-01 Zhuhai 4 ml — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 43598-0258-11 Dr. 1 ml — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 43598-0611-11 Dr. 1 ml — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 57884-3041-01 Jiangsu 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-0366-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00143-9204-01 Hikma 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-5068-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-0365-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-4235-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00955-1020-01 Sanofi-Aventis 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 23155-0903-31 Heritage 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-0367-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 00409-0368-01 Hospira, 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 45963-0734-54 Actavis 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 71288-0133-01 Meitheal 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Docetaxel 20 mg/mL 67457-0781-08 Mylan 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. Some generic versions are approved by the FDA, but we could not confirm current pharmacy availability from our pricing/market data.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2014
On the market since
Sep 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 years listed
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Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
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🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerActavis Pharma, Inc.
Application holderACTAVIS LLC AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUB OF TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
FDA applicationNDA203551 (NDA)
Labeler code45963
First marketedSep 2014
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio324 products on file

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Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📚 References 📄 Patient Package Insert 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🚨 Boxed Warning ~2 min read ▾

WARNING: TOXIC DEATHS, HEPATOTOXICITY, NEUTROPENIA, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, and FLUID RETENTION Treatment-related mortality associated with Docetaxel Injection is increased in patients with abnormal liver function, in patients receiving higher doses, and in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma and a history of prior treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy who receive Docetaxel Injection as a single agent at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Avoid the use of Docetaxel Injection in patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 x ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 x ULN.

Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at increased risk for the development of severe neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, infections, severe thrombocytopenia, severe stomatitis, severe skin toxicity, and toxic death. Patients with isolated elevations of transaminase >1.5 x ULN also had a higher rate of febrile neutropenia. Measure bilirubin, AST or ALT, and alkaline phosphatase prior to each cycle of Docetaxel Injection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

Do not administer Docetaxel Injection to patients with neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3 . Monitor blood counts frequently as neutropenia may be severe and result in infection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Do not administer Docetaxel Injection to patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to Docetaxel Injection or to other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80 [see Contraindications ( 4 )] .

Severe hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in patients despite dexamethasone premedication. Hypersensitivity reactions require immediate discontinuation of the Docetaxel infusion and administration of appropriate therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Severe fluid retention occurred in 6.5% (6/92) of patients despite use of dexamethasone premedication.

It was characterized by one or more of the following events: poorly tolerated peripheral edema, generalized edema, pleural effusion requiring urgent drainage, dyspnea at rest, cardiac tamponade, or pronounced abdominal distention (due to ascites) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . WARNING: TOXIC DEATHS, HEPATOTOXICITY, NEUTROPENIA, HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, and FLUID RETENTION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Treatment-related mortality increases with abnormal liver function, at higher doses, and in patients with NSCLC and prior platinum-based therapy receiving Docetaxel Injection at 100 mg/m 2 ( 5.1 ) Avoid use of Docetaxel Injection if bilirubin > ULN, or if AST and/or ALT >1.5 x ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 x ULN.

LFT elevations increase risk of severe or life-threatening complications. Obtain LFTs before each treatment cycle ( 5.2 ) Do not administer Docetaxel Injection to patients with neutrophil counts <1500 cells/mm 3 . Obtain frequent blood counts to monitor for neutropenia ( 4 , 5.3 ) Severe hypersensitivity, including fatal anaphylaxis, has been reported in patients who received dexamethasone premedication.

Severe reactions require immediate discontinuation of Docetaxel Injection and administration of appropriate therapy ( 5.5 ) Contraindicated if history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to Docetaxel Injection or to drugs formulated with polysorbate 80 ( 4 ) Severe fluid retention may occur despite dexamethasone ( 5.6 )

🎯 Indications and Usage ~1 min read ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Docetaxel Injection is a microtubule inhibitor indicated for: Breast Cancer (BC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic BC after chemotherapy failure; and with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive BC ( 1.1 ) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): single agent for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after platinum therapy failure; and with cisplatin for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic untreated NSCLC ( 1.2 ) Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC): with prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ( 1.3 ) Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GC): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for untreated, advanced GC, including the gastroesophageal junction ( 1.4 ) Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN): with cisplatin and fluorouracil for induction treatment of locally advanced SCCHN ( 1.5 )

1.1Breast Cancer Docetaxel Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy. Docetaxel Injection in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with operable node-positive breast cancer.

1.2Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Docetaxel Injection as a single agent is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after failure of prior platinum-based chemotherapy. Docetaxel Injection in combination with cisplatin is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have not previously received chemotherapy for this condition.

1.3Prostate Cancer Docetaxel Injection in combination with prednisone is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

1.4Gastric Adenocarcinoma Docetaxel Injection in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric adenocarcinoma, including adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, who have not received prior chemotherapy for advanced disease.

1.5Head and Neck Cancer Docetaxel Injection in combination with cisplatin and fluorouracil is indicated for the induction treatment of patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For all indications, toxicities may warrant dosage adjustments [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g. anaphylaxis). Administer in a facility equipped to manage possible complications (e.g., anaphylaxis).

Administer intravenously (IV) over 1 hr every 3 weeks. PVC equipment is not recommended. Use only a 21 gauge needle to withdraw Docetaxel Injection from the vial.

BC locally advanced or metastatic: 60 mg/m 2 to 100 mg/m 2 single agent ( 2.1 ) BC adjuvant: 75 mg/m 2 administered 1 hour after doxorubicin 50 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks for 6 cycles ( 2.1 ) NSCLC: after platinum therapy failure: 75 mg/m 2 single agent ( 2.2 ) NSCLC: chemotherapy-naive: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 ( 2.2 ) CRPC: 75 mg/m 2 with 5 mg prednisone twice a day continuously ( 2.3 ) GC: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 (both on day 1 only) followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hr IV (days 1 to 5), starting at end of cisplatin infusion ( 2.4 ) SCCHN: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 IV (day 1), followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hr IV (days 1 to 5), starting at end of cisplatin infusion; for 4 cycles ( 2.5 ) SCCHN: 75 mg/m 2 followed by cisplatin 100 mg/m 2 IV (day 1), followed by fluorouracil 1000 mg/m 2 per day as a 24-hr IV (days 1 to 4); for 3 cycles ( 2.5 ) For all patients: Premedicate with oral corticosteroids ( 2.6 ) Adjust dose as needed ( 2.7 )

2.1Breast Cancer For locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy, the recommended dose of Docetaxel Injection is 60 mg/m 2 to 100 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour every 3 weeks. For the adjuvant treatment of operable node-positive breast cancer, the recommended Docetaxel Injection dose is 75 mg/m 2 administered 1 hour after doxorubicin 50 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks for 6 courses. Prophylactic G-CSF may be used to mitigate the risk of hematological toxicities [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] .

2.2Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer For treatment after failure of prior platinum-based chemotherapy, Docetaxel Injection was evaluated as monotherapy, and the recommended dose is 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour every 3 weeks. A dose of 100 mg/m 2 in patients previously treated with chemotherapy was associated with increased hematologic toxicity, infection, and treatment-related mortality in randomized controlled trials [see Boxed Warning , Dosage and Administration (2.7) , Warnings and Precautions (5) , Clinical Studies (14) ] .

For chemotherapy-naive patients, Docetaxel Injection was evaluated in combination with cisplatin. The recommended dose of Docetaxel Injection is 75 mg/m 2 administered intravenously over 1 hour immediately followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 over 30 to 60 minutes every 3 weeks [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] .

2.3Prostate Cancer For metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, the recommended dose of Docetaxel Injection is 75 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks as a 1 hour intravenous infusion. Prednisone 5 mg orally twice daily is administered continuously [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )] .

2.4Gastric Adenocarcinoma For gastric adenocarcinoma, the recommended dose of Docetaxel Injection is 75 mg/m 2 as a 1 hour intravenous infusion, followed by cisplatin 75 mg/m 2 , as a 1 to 3 hour intravenous infusion (both on day 1 only), followed by fluorouracil 750 mg/m 2 per day given as a 24-hour continuous intravenous infusion for 5 days, starting at the end of the cisplatin infusion. Treatment is repeated every three weeks. Patients must receive premedication with antiemetics and appropriate hydration for cisplatin administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] .

2.5Head and Neck Cancer Patients must receive premedication with antiemetics, and appropriate hydration (prior to and after cisplatin administration).… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 38 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS One-vial Docetaxel Injection, USP Docetaxel Injection, USP is available as 20 mg/mL and 80 mg/4 mL, in single-dose vials. Injection: One-vial Docetaxel: Single-Dose vials 20 mg/mL and 80 mg/4 mL ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 69 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Docetaxel Injection is contraindicated in patients with: neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to docetaxel or to other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. Severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Hypersensitivity to docetaxel or polysorbate 80 ( 4 ) Neutrophil counts of <1500 cells/mm 3 ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Second primary malignancies: In patients treated with Docetaxel Injection-containing regimens, monitor for delayed AML, MDS, NHL, and renal cancer. ( 5.7 ) Cutaneous reactions: Reactions including erythema of the extremities with edema followed by desquamation may occur. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported.

Severe skin toxicity may require dose adjustment or permanent treatment discontinuation. ( 5.8 ) Neurologic reactions: Reactions including paresthesia, dysesthesia, and pain may occur. Severe neurosensory symptoms require dose adjustment or discontinuation if persistent.

( 5.9 ) Eye disorders: Cystoid macular edema (CME) has been reported and requires treatment discontinuation. ( 5.10 ) Asthenia: Severe asthenia may occur and may require treatment discontinuation. ( 5.11 ) Embryo-fetal toxicity: Can cause fetal harm.

Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.12 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Alcohol content: The alcohol content in a dose of Docetaxel Injection may affect the central nervous system. This may include impairment of a patient’s ability to drive or use machines immediately after infusion.

( 5.13 ) Tumor lysis syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome has been reported. Patients at risk should be well hydrated and closely monitored during treatment. ( 5.14 )

5.1Toxic Deaths Breast Cancer Docetaxel Injection administered at 100 mg/m 2 was associated with deaths considered possibly or probably related to treatment in 2.0% (19/965) of metastatic breast cancer patients, both previously treated and untreated, with normal baseline liver function and in 11.5% (7/61) of patients with various tumor types who had abnormal baseline liver function (AST and/or ALT >1.5 times ULN together with AP >2.5 times ULN). Among patients dosed at 60 mg/m 2 , mortality related to treatment occurred in 0.6% (3/481) of patients with normal liver function, and in 3 of 7 patients with abnormal liver function.

Approximately half of these deaths occurred during the first cycle. Sepsis accounted for the majority of the deaths. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Docetaxel Injection administered at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who had a history of prior platinum-based chemotherapy was associated with increased treatment-related mortality (14% and 5% in two randomized, controlled studies).

There were 2.8% treatment-related deaths among the 176 patients treated at the 75 mg/m 2 dose in the randomized trials. Among patients who experienced treatment-related mortality at the 75 mg/m 2 dose level, 3 of 5 patients had an ECOG PS of 2 at study entry [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Clinical Studies (14) ] .

5.2Hepatic Impairment Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at increased risk for the development of severe neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, infections, severe thrombocytopenia, severe stomatitis, severe skin toxicity, and toxic death. Avoid Docetaxel Injection in patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 × ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 × ULN [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

For patients with isolated elevations of transaminase >1.5 × ULN, consider Docetaxel Injection dose modifications [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)] . Measure bilirubin, AST or ALT, and alkaline phosphatase prior to each cycle of Docetaxel Injection therapy.

5.3Hematologic Effects Perform frequent peripheral blood cell counts on all patients receiving Docetaxel Injection. Do not retreat patients with subsequent cycles of Docetaxel Injection until neutrophils recover to a level >1500 cells/mm 3 [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. Avoid retreating patients until platelets recover to a level >100,000 cells/mm 3 .

A 25% reduction in the dose of Docetaxel Injection is recommended during subsequent cycles follo… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most serious adverse reactions from Docetaxel Injection are: Toxic Deaths [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hepatic Impairment [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hematologic Effects [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Fluid Retention [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Second Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Cutaneous Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8) ] Neurologic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Eye Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Asthenia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Alcohol Content [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] The most common adverse reactions across all Docetaxel Injection indications are infections, neutropenia, anemia, febrile neutropenia, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, dysgeusia, dyspnea, constipation, anorexia, nail disorders, fluid retention, asthenia, pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, mucositis, alopecia, skin reactions, and myalgia.

Incidence varies depending on the indication. Adverse reactions are described according to indication. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

Responding patients may not experience an improvement in performance status on therapy and may experience worsening. The relationship between changes in performance status, response to therapy, and treatment-related side effects has not been established. Most common adverse reactions across all Docetaxel Injection indications are infections, neutropenia, anemia, febrile neutropenia, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, dysgeusia, dyspnea, constipation, anorexia, nail disorders, fluid retention, asthenia, pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, mucositis, alopecia, skin reactions, and myalgia.

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva at 1-888-838-2872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Breast Cancer Monotherapy with Docetaxel Injection for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy Docetaxel Injection 100 mg/m 2 : Adverse drug reactions occurring in at least 5% of patients are compared for three populations who received Docetaxel Injection administered at 100 mg/m 2 as a 1-hour infusion every 3 weeks: 2045 patients with various tumor types and normal baseline liver function tests; the subset of 965 patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, both previously treated and untreated with chemotherapy, who had normal baseline liver function tests; and an additional 61 patients with various tumor types who had abnormal liver function tests at baseline.

These reactions were described using COSTART terms and were considered possibly or probably related to Docetaxel Injection. At least 95% of these patients did not receive hematopoietic support. The safety profile is generally similar in patients receiving Docetaxel Injection for the treatment of breast cancer and in patients with other tumor types (see Table 3).

Table 3 - Summary of Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving Docetaxel Injection at 100 mg/m 2 All Tumor Types All Tumor Types Breast Cancer Normal LFTs* Elevated LFTs** Normal LFTs* Adverse Reaction n=2045 n=61 n=965 % % % *Normal Baseline LFTs: Transaminases ≤1.5 times ULN or alkaline phosphatase ≤2.5 times ULN or isolated elevations of transaminases or alkaline phosphatase up to 5 times ULN **Elevated Baseline LFTs: AST and/or ALT >1.5 times ULN concurrent with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 times ULN ***Febrile Neutropenia: ANC grade 4 with fever… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Docetaxel is a CYP3A4 substrate. In vitro studies have shown that the metabolism of docetaxel may be modified by the concomitant administration of compounds that induce, inhibit, or are metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4. In vivo studies showed that the exposure of docetaxel increased 2.2-fold when it was coadministered with ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4.

Protease inhibitors, particularly ritonavir, may increase the exposure of docetaxel. Concomitant use of Docetaxel Injection and drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 may increase exposure to docetaxel and should be avoided. In patients receiving treatment with Docetaxel Injection, close monitoring for toxicity and a Docetaxel Injection dose reduction could be considered if systemic administration of a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be avoided [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Cytochrome P450 3A4 inducers, inhibitors, or substrates: May alter docetaxel metabolism. ( 7 )

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Verify pregnancy status of females prior to initiation of Docetaxel Injection. ( 8.3 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, Docetaxel Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . Available data from case reports in the literature and pharmacovigilance with docetaxel use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform the drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Docetaxel Injection contains alcohol which can interfere with neurobehavioral development [see Clinical Considerations] .

In animal reproductive studies, administration of docetaxel to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis caused an increased incidence of embryo-fetal toxicities, including intrauterine mortality, at doses as low as 0.02 and 0.003 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area, respectively [see Data] . Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, miscarriage, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Docetaxel Injection contains alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] .

Published studies have demonstrated that alcohol is associated with fetal harm including central nervous system abnormalities, behavioral disorders, and impaired intellectual development. Data Animal data Intravenous administration of ≥0.3 and 0.03 mg/kg/day docetaxel to pregnant rats and rabbits, respectively, during the period of organogenesis caused an increased incidence of intrauterine mortality, resorptions, reduced fetal weights, and fetal ossification delays. Maternal toxicity was also observed at these doses, which were approximately 0.02 and 0.003 times the daily maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area, respectively.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of docetaxel in human milk, or on its effects on milk production or the breastfed child. No lactation studies in animals have been conducted. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Docetaxel Injection and for 1 week after the last dose.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on findings in animals, Docetaxel Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating Docetaxel Injection. Contraception Females Based on genetic toxicity findings, advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of Docetaxel Injection.

Males Based on genetic toxicity findings, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose of Docetaxel Injection. Infertility Based on findings in animal studies, Docetaxel Injection may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] .

8.4Pediatric Use The alcohol content of Docetaxel Injection should be taken into account when given to pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] . The efficacy of docetaxel in pediatric patients as monotherapy or in combination has not been established. The overall safety profile of docetaxel in… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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10 OVERDOSAGE There is no known antidote for Docetaxel Injection overdosage. In case of overdosage, the patient should be kept in a specialized unit where vital functions can be closely monitored. Anticipated complications of overdosage include: bone marrow suppression, peripheral neurotoxicity, and mucositis.

Patients should receive therapeutic G-CSF as soon as possible after discovery of overdose. Other appropriate symptomatic measures should be taken, as needed. In two reports of overdose, one patient received 150 mg/m 2 and the other received 200 mg/m 2 as 1-hour infusions.

Both patients experienced severe neutropenia, mild asthenia, cutaneous reactions, and mild paresthesia, and recovered without incident. In mice, lethality was observed following single intravenous doses that were ≥154 mg/kg (about 4.5 times the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 on a mg/m 2 basis); neurotoxicity associated with paralysis, non-extension of hind limbs, and myelin degeneration was observed in mice at 48 mg/kg (about 1.5 times the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 basis). In male and female rats, lethality was observed at a dose of 20 mg/kg (comparable to the human dose of 100 mg/m 2 on a mg/m 2 basis) and was associated with abnormal mitosis and necrosis of multiple organs.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Docetaxel is an antineoplastic agent that acts by disrupting the microtubular network in cells that is essential for mitotic and interphase cellular functions. Docetaxel binds to free tubulin and promotes the assembly of tubulin into stable microtubules while simultaneously inhibiting their disassembly. This leads to the production of microtubule bundles without normal function and to the stabilization of microtubules, which results in the inhibition of mitosis in cells.

Docetaxel’s binding to microtubules does not alter the number of protofilaments in the bound microtubules, a feature which differs from most spindle poisons currently in clinical use.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption The pharmacokinetics of docetaxel has been evaluated in cancer patients after administration of 20 mg/m 2 to 115 mg/m 2 in phase 1 studies. The area under the curve (AUC) was dose proportional following doses of 70 mg/m 2 to 115 mg/m 2 with infusion times of 1 to 2 hours. Docetaxel’s pharmacokinetic profile is consistent with a three-compartment pharmacokinetic model, with initial rapid distribution phase and the late (terminal) phase.

Distribution Mean steady state volume of distribution was 113 L. Docetaxel is approximately 94% protein bound in vitro , mainly to α 1 -acid glycoprotein, albumin, and lipoproteins. In three cancer patients, the in vitro binding to plasma proteins was approximately 97%.

Dexamethasone does not affect the protein binding of docetaxel. Elimination With extended plasma sampling up to 8 to 22 days post infusion, the estimated mean total body clearance was 18 L/h/m 2 (range of means: 14 to 23) and mean terminal elimination half-life was 116 hours (range of means: 92 to 135). Metabolism Docetaxel is metabolized by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme in vitro [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] .

Excretion In three cancer patients urinary and fecal excretion accounted for approximately 6% and 75% of the administered radioactivity, respectively, within 7 days. About 80% of the radioactivity recovered in feces was excreted during the first 48 hours as 1 major and 3 minor metabolites with less than 8% as unchanged drug. Specific Populations Effect of Age: A population pharmacokinetic analysis was carried out after docetaxel treatment of 535 patients dosed at 100 mg/m 2 .

Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated by this analysis were very close to those estimated from phase 1 studies. The pharmacokinetics of docetaxel was not influenced by age. Effect of Gender: The population pharmacokinetics analysis described above also indicated that gender did not influence the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel.

Hepatic Impairment: The population pharmacokinetic analysis described above indicated that in patients with clinical chemistry data suggestive of mild to moderate liver impairment (AST and/or ALT >1.5 times ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 times ULN), total body clearance was lowered by an average of 27%, resulting in a 38% increase in systemic exposure (AUC). This average, however, includes a substantial range and there is, at present, no measurement that would allow recommendation for dose adjustment in such patients.

Patients with combined abnormalities of transaminase and alkaline phosphatase should not be treated with Docetaxel Injection. Patients with severe hepatic impairment have not been studied [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 )]. Effect of Race: Mean total body clearance for Japanese patients dosed at the range of 10 mg/m 2 to 90 mg/m 2 was similar to that of European/American populations dosed at 100 mg/m 2 , suggesting no significant difference in the elimination of docetaxel in the two populations.

Drug Interaction Studies Effect of Ketoconazole: The effect of ketoconazole (a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel was investigated in 7 cancer patients. Patients were randomized to receive either docetaxel (100 mg/m 2 intra… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied Docetaxel Injection, USP is supplied as a sterile, pyrogen-free, non-aqueous solution in single-dose, flip-top glass vials, as a clear, viscous, colorless to pale yellow solution, without macroscopic particles in solution at 20 mg/mL concentration, in the following package strengths: Docetaxel Injection USP, 20 mg/mL available as one vial per carton NDC 45963-734-54 Docetaxel Injection USP, 80 mg/4 mL (20 mg/mL) available as one vial per carton NDC 45963-765-52 Discard unused portion. The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex.

16.2Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Retain in the original package to protect from light.

16.3Handling and Disposal Docetaxel Injection is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures.

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11 DESCRIPTION Docetaxel, USP is an antineoplastic agent belonging to the taxoid family. It is prepared by semisynthesis beginning with a precursor extracted from the renewable needle biomass of yew plants. The chemical name for docetaxel, USP is (2R,3S)-N-carboxy-3-phenylisoserine,N- tert -butyl ester, 13-ester with 5β-20-epoxy-1,2α,4,7β,10β,13α-hexahydroxytax-11-en-9-one 4-acetate 2-benzoate, anhydrous.

Docetaxel, USP has the following structural formula: Docetaxel, USP is a white to almost-white powder with an empirical formula of C 43 H 53 NO 14 , and a molecular weight of 807.88. It is highly lipophilic and practically insoluble in water. One-vial Docetaxel Injection, USP Docetaxel Injection, USP is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, viscous, colorless to pale yellow solution, without macroscopic particles in solution at 20 mg/mL docetaxel concentration.

Each mL contains 20 mg docetaxel, USP, citric acid anhydrous (6 mg), kollidon 12 PF (povidone P12) (100 mg), polysorbate 80 (424 mg) and ethanol (400 mg, 50% v/v). Docetaxel Injection, USP is available in single-dose vials containing 20 mg (1 mL) or 80 mg (4 mL), docetaxel. Docetaxel Injection, USP requires NO prior dilution with a diluent and is ready to add to the infusion solution. c3e54dbf-figure-01

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information). Bone Marrow Suppression Advise patients that periodic assessment of their blood count will be performed to detect neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and/ or anemia [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Instruct patients to monitor their temperature frequently and immediately report any occurrence of fever.

Enterocolitis and Neutropenic Colitis Advise patients of the symptoms of colitis, such as abdominal pain or tenderness, and/or diarrhea, with or without fever, and instruct patients to promptly contact their healthcare provider if they experience these symptoms [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . Hypersensitivity Reactions Ask patients whether they have previously received paclitaxel therapy, and if they have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to paclitaxel. Instruct patients to immediately report to their healthcare provider signs of a hypersensitivity reaction [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .

Fluid Retention Advise patients to report signs of fluid retention such as peripheral edema in the lower extremities, weight gain, and dyspnea immediately to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . Second Primary Malignancies Advise patients on the risk of second primary malignancies during treatment with Docetaxel Injection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . Cutaneous Reactions Advise patients that localized erythema of the extremities and severe skin toxicities may occur.

Instruct patients to immediately report severe cutaneous reactions to their healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] . Neurologic Reactions Advise patients that neurosensory symptoms or peripheral neuropathy may occur. Instruct patients to immediately report neurologic reactions to their healthcare provider [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] .

Eye Disorders Advise patients that vision disturbances and excessive tearing are associated with Docetaxel Injection administration. Instruct patients to immediately report any vision changes to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] . Gastrointestinal Reactions Explain to patients that nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are associated with Docetaxel Injection administration.

Instruct patients to report any severe events to their healthcare provider [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Cardiac Disorders Advise patients to report any irregular and/or rapid heartbeat, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, and/or fainting immediately to their healthcare provider [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Other Common Adverse Reactions Advise patients that other common adverse reactions associated with Docetaxel Injection may include alopecia (cases of permanent hair loss have been reported), asthenia, anorexia, dysgeusia, mucositis, myalgia, nail disorders, or pain.

Instruct patients to report these reactions to their healthcare provider if serious events occur [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Importance of Corticosteroids Explain the significance of oral corticosteroids such as dexamethasone administration to the patient to help facilitate compliance. Instruct patients to report to their healthcare provider if they were not compliant with the oral corticosteroid regimen [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] .

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Docetaxel Injection can cause fetal harm. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. Advise patients to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving this drug.

Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraceptives during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of Docetaxel Injection. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effe… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔬 Clinical Studies ~3 min read ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer The efficacy and safety of Docetaxel Injection have been evaluated in locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of previous chemotherapy (alkylating agent-containing regimens or anthracycline-containing regimens). Randomized Trials In one randomized trial, patients with a history of prior treatment with an anthracycline-containing regimen were assigned to treatment with Docetaxel Injection (100 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks) or the combination of mitomycin (12 mg/m 2 every 6 weeks) and vinblastine (6 mg/m 2 every 3 weeks).

Two hundred three patients were randomized to Docetaxel Injection and 189 to the comparator arm. Most patients had received prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease; only 27 patients on the Docetaxel Injection arm and 33 patients on the comparator arm entered the study following relapse after adjuvant therapy. Three-quarters of patients had measurable, visceral metastases.

The primary endpoint was time to progression. The following table summarizes the study results (see Table 12). Table 12 - Efficacy of Docetaxel Injection in the Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients Previously Treated with an Anthracycline-Containing Regimen (Intent-to-Treat Analysis) Efficacy Parameter Docetaxel Mitomycin/ p-value Vinblastine (n=203) (n=189) *For the risk ratio, a value less than 1.00 favors docetaxel.

Median Survival 11.4 months 8.7 months Risk Ratio*, Mortality (Docetaxel: Control) 0.73 p=0.01 Log Rank 95% CI (Risk Ratio) 0.58 to

0.93Median Time to Progression 4.3 months 2.5 months Risk Ratio*, Progression (Docetaxel: Control) 0.75 p=0.01 Log Rank 95% CI (Risk Ratio) 0.61 to

0.94Overall Response Rate 28.1% 9.5% p<0.0001 Complete Response Rate 3.4% 1.6% Chi Square In a second randomized trial, patients previously treated with an alkylating-containing regimen were assigned to treatment with Docetaxel Injection (100 mg/m 2 ) or doxorubicin (75 mg/m 2 ) every 3 weeks. One hundred sixty-one patients were randomized to Docetaxel Injection and 165 patients to doxorubicin. Approximately one-half of patients had received prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease, and one-half entered the study following relapse after adjuvant therapy.

Three-quarters of patients had measurable, visceral metastases. The primary endpoint was time to progression. The study results are summarized below (see Table 13).

Table 13 - Efficacy of Docetaxel Injection in the Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients Previously Treated with an Alkylating-Containing Regimen (Intent-to-Treat Analysis) Efficacy Parameter Docetaxel Doxorubicin p-value (n=161) (n=165) *For the risk ratio, a value less than 1.00 favors docetaxel. Median Survival 14.7 months 14.3 months Risk Ratio*, Mortality (Docetaxel: Control) 0.89 p=0.39 Log Rank 95% CI (Risk Ratio) 0.68 to

1.16Median Time to Progression 6.5 months 5.3 months Risk Ratio*, Progression (Docetaxel: Control) 0.93 p=0.45 Log Rank 95% CI (Risk Ratio) 0.71 to

1.16Overall Response Rate 45.3% 29.7% p=0.004 Complete Response Rate 6.8% 4.2% Chi Square In another multicenter open-label, randomized trial (TAX313), in the treatment of patients with advanced breast cancer who progressed or relapsed after one prior chemotherapy regimen, 527 patients were randomized to receive Docetaxel Injection monotherapy 60 mg/m 2 (n=151), 75 mg/m 2 (n=188) or 100 mg/m 2 (n=188). In this trial, 94% of patients had metastatic disease and 79% had received prior anthracycline therapy. Response rate was the primary endpoint.

Response rates increased with Docetaxel Injection dose: 19.9% for the 60 mg/m 2 group compared to 22.3% for the 75 mg/m 2 and 29.8% for the 100 mg/m 2 group; pair-wise comparison between the 60 mg/m 2 and 100 mg/m 2 groups was statistically significant (p=0.037). Single Arm Studies Docetaxel Injection at a dose of 100 mg/m 2 was studied in six single arm studies involving a total of 309 patients with metastatic breast cancer in whom previous chemother… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity studies with docetaxel have not been performed. Docetaxel was genotoxic by an aneugenic mechanism in the in vitro chromosome aberration test in CHO-K 1 cells and in the in vivo micronucleus test in mice administered doses of 0.39 to 1.56 mg/kg (about 1/60 th to 1/15 th the recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis). Docetaxel was not mutagenic in the Ames test or the CHO/HGPRT gene mutation assays.

Docetaxel did not reduce fertility in rats when administered in multiple intravenous doses of up to 0.3 mg/kg (about 1/50 th the recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis), but decreased testicular weights were reported. This correlates with findings of a 10-cycle toxicity study (dosing once every 21 days for 6 months) in rats and dogs in which testicular atrophy or degeneration was observed at intravenous doses of 5 mg/kg in rats and 0.375 mg/kg in dogs (about 1/3 rd and 1/15 th the recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis, respectively).

An increased frequency of dosing in rats produced similar effects at lower dose levels.

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15 REFERENCES “OSHA Hazardous Drugs.” http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html

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PATIENT INFORMATION Docetaxel (doe-se-tax-el) Injection for intravenous use What is the most important information I should know about Docetaxel Injection? Docetaxel Injection can cause serious side effects, including death. The chance of death in people who receive Docetaxel Injection is higher if you: have liver problems receive high doses of Docetaxel Injection have non-small cell lung cancer and have been treated with chemotherapy medicines that contain platinum Docetaxel Injection can affect your blood cells.

Your healthcare provider should do routine blood tests during treatment with Docetaxel Injection. This will include regular checks of your white blood cell counts. If your white blood cells are too low, your healthcare provider may not treat you with Docetaxel Injection until you have enough white blood cells.

People with low white blood cell counts can develop life-threatening infections. The earliest sign of infection may be fever. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for how often to take your temperature during treatment with Docetaxel Injection.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have a fever. Swelling (inflammation) of the small intestine and colon. This can happen at any time during treatment and could lead to death as early as the first day you get symptoms.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop new or worse symptoms of intestinal problems, including stomach (abdominal) pain or tenderness or diarrhea, with or without fever. Severe allergic reactions are medical emergencies that can happen in people who receive Docetaxel Injection and can lead to death. You may be at higher risk of developing a severe allergic reaction to Docetaxel Injection if you are allergic to paclitaxel.

Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for allergic reactions during your Docetaxel Injection infusion. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these signs of a severe allergic reaction: trouble breathing sudden swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body Your body may hold too much fluid (severe fluid retention) during treatment with Docetaxel Injection. This can be life threatening.

To decrease the chance of this happening, you must take another medicine, a corticosteroid, before each Docetaxel Injection treatment. You must take the corticosteroid exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse before your Docetaxel Injection treatment if you forgot to take your corticosteroid dose or do not take it as your healthcare provider tells you.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have swelling in your legs or feet, weight gain or shortness of breath. Risk of new cancers. An increase in new (second) cancers has happened in people treated with Docetaxel Injection together with certain other anticancer treatments.

This includes certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL), and kidney cancer. Changes in blood counts due to leukemia and other blood disorders may occur years after treatment with Docetaxel Injection. Your healthcare provider will check you for new cancers during and after your treatment with Docetaxel Injection.

Severe skin problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these signs of a severe skin reaction: redness and swelling of your arms and legs. blistering, peeling, or bleeding on any part of your skin (including your lips, eyes, mouth, nose, genitals, hands or feet) with or without a rash. You may also have flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or muscle aches. red, scaly rash all over your body with blisters, small red or white bumps under the skin that contain pus (pustules), and fever.

What is Docetaxel Injection? Docetaxel Injection is a prescription anticancer medicine used to treat certain people with: breast cancer non-… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 45963-734-54 Docetaxel Injection, USP 20 mg/mL For Intravenous Infusion Only READY TO ADD TO INFUSION SOLUTION Warning: Hazardous Drug Rx only Contains 1 mL Single-Dose Vial Discard Unused Portion. carton-20mg

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 45963-765-52 Docetaxel Injection, USP 80 mg/4 mL (20 mg/mL) For Intravenous Infusion Only READY TO ADD TO INFUSION SOLUTION Warning: Hazardous Drug Rx only Contains 4 mL Single-Dose Vial Discard Unused Portion. carton-80mg

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Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
274
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
1.5K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$86.3K
Avg / prescription
$314.86
Avg / unit
$57.1074
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31% FFS 69% MCO
Fee-for-service · 84 Rx Managed care · 190 Rx
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2 New York 3.6 /100k
3 Texas 1.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Docetaxel — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 8 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Docetaxel. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Total Part D spend
$295.3K
Claims incl. refills
534
Beneficiaries
263
Spend / beneficiary
$1,122.66
Spend / claim
$552.92
Trend by period
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Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Actavis Pharma, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
Does this product have a billing J-code?
Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J9171 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.