In 2013, Ghana-based startup mPharma set out to address one of African healthcare’s most overlooked but critical challenges: the fragmented, unreliable, and often overpriced pharmaceutical supply chain.
A decade later, mPharma has evolved into a regional healthcare force—standardizing operations, bringing transparency to pricing, and restoring trust in pharmacies across multiple African countries.
But while mPharma reengineered the backend of medicine delivery, a new entrant is aiming to reimagine the full healthcare journey—from supply and ownership to patient engagement and payments.
That company is XRP Healthcare.
🏥 mPharma: Streamlining the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Before mPharma, most African pharmacies operated in isolation—plagued by stockouts, inconsistent drug quality, and volatile pricing that hurt both business owners and patients.
mPharma’s breakthrough? A model where it took ownership of the inventory process through consignment, ensuring partner pharmacies had access to affordable medicines, consistent stock, and real-time inventory tracking.
mPharma at a Glance (2024)
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Founded: 2013 (Ghana)
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Countries Active: Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Rwanda
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Pharmacies Managed: 1,000+
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Patients Served: 2 million+
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Estimated Revenue (2023): $100M+
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Funding Raised: $90M+
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Valuation: ~$400M
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Investors: Novartis, Social Capital, CDC Group
Through initiatives like QualityRx, mPharma brought co-branded, standardized pharmacies to life—focusing on operational consistency and drug affordability across its footprint.
🌍 XRP Healthcare: Building a Pharma-to-Patient Ecosystem
While mPharma tackled distribution partnerships, XRP Healthcare has gone a step further—acquiring pharmacies outright, integrating them with cutting-edge technology, and launching globally available tools that bridge Africa and the West.
Founded in late 2022, XRP Healthcare has accomplished in two years what many startups take five to achieve—establishing physical infrastructure, developing digital platforms, and positioning itself for a public market debut.
XRP Healthcare’s Key Achievements (2022–2024)
🏪 Pharmacy Network in Uganda
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Acquired seven licensed pharmacy outlets: five wholesale and two retail
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Secured 60+ drug licenses, expanding access to in-demand medications across East Africa
📱 XRPH AI Health App
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A multilingual, AI-powered assistant that provides real-time symptom checks, guidance, and healthcare access—especially vital in areas with limited medical professionals
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Available on Google Play and the App Store
💳 U.S. Prescription Savings Card
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Accepted at 68,000+ U.S. pharmacies, including Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and more
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Offers savings of up to 80% on prescription drugs—no sign-up, no fees, no insurance required
🔐 XRPH Wallet
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A blockchain-based health wallet enabling secure, cross-border payments and laying the groundwork for digital health incentives
📈 IPO in Progress
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Preparing for a public listing via reverse takeover on the TSX Venture Exchange (Canada)
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Working with global advisory firm ARC Group
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Pre-IPO valuation: $15 million CAD
“Where others have created platforms, we’ve built a functioning ecosystem. Real pharmacies, real technology, and real partnerships – all aimed at creating faster access to better care.”
— Kain Roomes, CEO, XRP Healthcare
🚀 What Sets XRP Healthcare Apart
mPharma revolutionized drug supply. XRP Healthcare is aiming to transform the entire healthcare experience—blending ownership, access, and affordability into a unified system.
Here’s how XRP Healthcare is differentiating itself:
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Owns the supply chain end-to-end: From wholesale warehouses to retail counters
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Digitally empowers patients: Through AI-driven healthcare tools
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Bridges continents: Linking African operations with Western markets
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Combines physical and digital assets: Delivering care that’s both local and global
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Poised for public investment: Unlocking access to capital and scale that private companies can’t easily match
🧠 Final Thought
“mPharma helped fix the medicine shelf. XRP Healthcare is fixing the whole healthcare experience – digitally, physically, and financially.”
— Laban Roomes, Co-founder & COO, XRP Healthcare
Africa’s next health-tech leap won’t come from solving a single problem. It will come from building integrated, scalable, and accessible systems.
XRP Healthcare is that system—already live, already expanding, and preparing to go public.
Explore more: www.xrphealthcare.ai
Download the XRPH AI App: Available on Google Play and the App Store: https://xrphealthcare.ai/apps
Use the Prescription Savings Card at 68,000+ pharmacies: https://xrphealthcare.ai/XRPHSavingsCard
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