Lyophilizates containing docetaxel and the use thereof in preparing concentrated liquid formulations, and ready to use formulations for injection, as well as such concentrates and ready to use formulations themselves are disclosed in which Tween surfactants are avoided so that hypersensitivity reactions to Tween surfactants can be avoided and docetaxel can be administered at higher doses and/or for longer periods of time and/or for additional treatment cycles.