State Responsibility to The Availability of Essential Medicines for Public Health

Availability of essential medicines is an important indicator in determining the quality of health care in a country, as these medicines are needed to meet basic public health needs and must be available in adequate quantities, in a timely manner, and at an affordable price. The State is responsible for formulating policies, regulations, and supervision to ensure the availability and accessibility of essential medicines. The study aims to analyze the role and responsibility of states in ensuring the availability of essential medicines for society through literature studies and policy analysis involving various legal sources, policy documents, as well as related empirical data. The results show that the state has a significant responsibility in providing essential medicines through mechanisms such as subsidies, price monitoring, and incentives for the local pharmaceutical industry.