The Priority medicines for mothers and children 2011 list was updated following the 18th Expert Committee Meeting on Selection and Use of Medicines, the release of new treatment guidelines and feedback from partners following the 2011 version. In alignment with the UN Global strategy for women’s and children’s health; and the recently launched UN Commission on life‐saving commodities for women and children, the title of this updated list is renamed as Priority Life‐Saving Medicines for Women and Children.