A major step toward blockchain adoption in healthcare finance is underway. Wellgistics Health Inc. (Nasdaq: WGRX), a leading pharmaceutical distributor, has launched an XRP Ledger (XRPL)-based payment platform that enables instant, low-cost transactions across a vast network of pharmacies and manufacturers.
Wellgistics is rolling out its XRPL-powered payment system to more than 6,500 pharmacies and 200 manufacturers across the United States. Pharmacies can now use the platform to pay for drug inventory instantly, avoiding delays from traditional banking and cutting credit card fees that eat into already thin margins.
This marks one of the largest real-world blockchain implementations in U.S. healthcare, positioning XRP as a serious contender for financial infrastructure in critical industries.
Impact on Pharmacies and Healthcare
For independent pharmacies, where cash flow is critical, this system brings major advantages:
- Faster payments for drug inventory
- Reduced transaction costs compared to credit cards or ACH transfers
- Real-time tracking integrated with RxERP, the company’s serialized pharmaceutical ERP platform
This move also aligns with Wellgistics’ earlier disclosure in May that it would adopt XRP as a treasury reserve asset, further cementing its commitment to blockchain.
What’s Next?
Wellgistics confirmed that after the pharmacy rollout, it will:
- Extend the system to manufacturers for direct settlements
- Explore direct-to-patient programs, enabling medications to be shipped straight from manufacturers to patients under physician oversight
Such developments could redefine healthcare logistics, eliminating intermediaries and reducing both costs and delays.
Blockchain in Healthcare Finance
This initiative highlights a growing trend of institutional adoption of blockchain in non-crypto industries. By integrating XRPL at scale, Wellgistics is proving that blockchain isn’t just for banks or tech firms—it can transform healthcare finance, supply chain management, and patient outcomes.
As regulatory clarity improves in the U.S., and as companies like Wellgistics pioneer blockchain integration, we may see wider acceptance of XRP Ledger solutions across critical sectors.
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