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Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia, affecting 1 in 20,000 individual in Australia.1 Early recognition and management is critical: children under 5 years of age with achondroplasia are at increased risk of sudden death and growth delay.2,3 The time to act is now.
Until recently, therapeutic options were limited and focused mainly on management of complications and optimising function.4 The first targeted therapy for the treatment of achondroplasia was registered for use in Australia in 2022.5
Early referral to a Specialist Centre is essential to give children the multidisciplinary care they need.4 Search below to find your nearest centre.
COM-SC-1301. Prepared April 2026. 2008418