Using a US nationwide survey, we measured disparities in antimicrobial drug acquisition by race/ethnicity for 2014-2015. White persons reported twice as many antimicrobial drug prescription fills per capita as persons of other race/ethnicities. Characterizing antimicrobial drug use by demographic might improve antimicrobial drug stewardship and help address antimicrobial drug resistance.
Keywords: USA; United States; antibacterial agents; antimicrobial drug stewardship; antimicrobial drugs; antimicrobial resistance; ethnic groups; healthcare disparities; national survey; pharmacies; population groups; race/ethnicity; racial disparities.