Pelanggaran Harga Eceran Tertinggi (Het) Obat-Obatan Oleh Pelaku Usaha Apotek Berdasarkan Uu No. 8 Tahun 1999

Abstract

Violation of the Highest Retail Price (HET) of medicines by pharmacy businesses is a serious problem in the context of consumer protection in Indonesia. Law No. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection regulates the principles and rules that must be followed by business actors in ensuring reasonable and affordable prices for consumers. This study aims to analyze drug HET violations by pharmacy business actors and their implications for consumers. The research objectives in this study are to find out the legal rules governing violations of the highest retail prices by business actors, to find out whether drug prices are in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Health and to find out what efforts can be made by consumers to sell drugs above the price. Highest Retail. In this study the method used is qualitative method, with a normative legal approach, namely the use of sources of legal material in the form of legal regulations, decisions, legal principles, legal theory and jurisprudential doctrine or opinion. The data collection technique using literature study is the study of written information about law that comes from various sources and is widely published and needed. The role of the media is also very important in providing information about HET violations and their consequences. The media can help increase public awareness and support HET enforcement efforts by reporting cases of violations and actions taken by the government. Cooperation between the government, producers, distributors and retailers also needs to be improved to ensure that the prices offered to consumers are in accordance with the HET. Good coordination and oversight between all parties involved will help prevent violations from occurring.