1. Functional classification: including clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, strengthening body, regulating qi and regulating stomach, etc. According to the main functions and functions of drugs.

2. Classification of dosage forms: Chinese patent medicines have various dosage forms, including pills, powders, tablets, capsules, syrups and oral liquids.

3. Classification of drug sources: According to drug sources, it can be divided into Chinese patent medicines from plants, Chinese patent medicines from animals and Chinese patent medicines from minerals.