With safety, efficiency, and availability at the forefront, STAQ Pharma’s Methotrexate CSTD Kit delivers a ready-to-use solution that reduces exposure risks and supports consistent medication supply.

Company Background
STAQ Pharma is a hospital-owned 503B outsourcing supplier dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable supply of essential medications for healthcare systems nationwide. Guided by the values of Safety, Transparency, Availability, and Quality, STAQ focuses on ensuring dependable access to the medications providers need most. By prioritizing quality and reliability, STAQ empowers healthcare professionals to navigate drug shortages and ensure patients receive the critical treatments they rely on.

With FDA-registered facilities in Denver, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio, STAQ adheres to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) to meet the highest standards of quality and safety. STAQ’s unique hospital ownership model is comprised of several leading health systems and creates a direct connection between patient care needs and product development priorities, ensuring every product supports safe, reliable care.

STAQ’s expanding portfolio includes syringes, IV bags, closed system transfer devices (CSTDs), and vials that address key market needs and strengthen supply chain resilience. Focused on advancing its mission to support hospitals, providers, and the patients they serve, STAQ continues to build trusted partnerships that drive quality, reliability, and impact across the healthcare community.

Product Overview
The STAQ Pharma Methotrexate CSTD Kit combines STAQ’s ready-toadminister methotrexate with ICU Medical closed-system components to enhance safety, consistency, and efficiency in hazardous drug preparation. This kit helps minimize exposure risk, streamline workflow with ready-touse components, and ensure safe delivery, all in one convenient package that eliminates the need to source components separately. Each kit includes:

• Methotrexate 25 mg/mL — 5 mL fill in a 5 mL syringe, wrapped in an amber protective bag with labels on both bag and syringe, pre-attached to an ICU Medical Spinning Spiros Adaptor.
• 5 mL Waste Syringe with ICU Medical Spinning Spiros Adaptor pre-attached.
• ICU Medical DoubleClave Syringe Transfer Set
• Hazardous Waste Bag
• Information For Use (IFU) Pamphlet

This design enables controlled drug transfer within a closed system, reducing potential risks and allowing healthcare professionals to perform dose adjustments and administration with confidence. Developed in response to the methotrexate shortage, the kit offers a practical solution for healthcare systems seeking to protect staff and maintain consistent medication access. By combining ready-to-administer methotrexate with CSTD components, STAQ supports adherence with safety protocols and simplifies hazardous drug handling. The Methotrexate CSTD Kit embodies STAQ mission of safety, reliability, and partnership, delivering practical solutions that address both clinical and operational challenges.

As STAQ continues to respond to the evolving needs of healthcare systems, it is expanding its CSTD product profile to include additional hazardous drug solutions designed with the same focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability. Beyond CSTDs, STAQ offers a growing portfolio of IV bags — available in formulations including Fentanyl, Ropivacaine, Ketamine, Hydromorphone, Phenylephrine, and more — with dating out to 365 days. This broad and dependable product line provides healthcare systems with long-term stability and confidence in their medication supply.

Features & Options
Watch our recent webinar, Timesaving, Risk-Reducing: CSTD Solutions for Hazardous Drug Compounding, featuring experts from ICU Medical, Premier, and STAQ. Industry leaders share insights on how closed system transfer devices (CSTDs) can enhance safety and improve efficiency in hazardous drug handling.

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended
STAQ attends major national events such as ASHP Midyear and Pharmacy Futures, along with a variety of regional and state pharmacy shows throughout the year. These events provide opportunities to share product updates, discuss drug shortage solutions, and connect directly with hospital and health system partners committed to advancing patient care.

GPO Affiliations
STAQ is proud to partner with leading group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and healthcare networks to strengthen medication access and supply chain reliability nationwide. Key affiliations include: Vizient, Premier, HealthTrust, Ascension, and The Resource Group, as well as several other GPOs that help expand reach to healthcare systems of all sizes.

Ordering Information
Healthcare systems can access STAQ’s products by logging into the STAQ customer portal. Orders can be placed directly through the portal by visiting staqpharma.com, or by contacting the customer service team via phone at (833) 397-0106 or email at staqpharma@staqpharma.com.