Type‑based segmentation divides the market into oral solid dosage forms, oral liquid formulations, and parenteral/inhalation products. Oral tablets, representing the bulk of manufacturing output, capture approximately 70 % of volume due to patient convenience, stable shelf‑life, and cost‑effective production. Liquid syrups, accounting for about 20 % of sales, are preferred in pediatric and geriatric cohorts where swallowing tablets is problematic; they command a modest price premium linked to specialized packaging. Parenteral or inhalation delivery systems remain niche (≈10 %), limited by higher development costs and restricted clinical indications, yet they offer rapid onset of action for acute exacerbations. The relative weight of each type influences raw‑material procurement strategies and capacity planning. As regulatory scrutiny tightens around excipient safety, manufacturers may shift focus toward tablet optimization, while niche liquid and inhalation formats persist to address specific patient‑centric demand within the overall market taxonomy. These dynamics also affect pricing elasticity, with tablets commanding lower unit costs while liquid and inhalation forms sustain higher margins, influencing portfolio decisions.