One of three different types of GP contracts, the PMS contract is a type of core GP contract that is negotiated and agreed locally by clinical commissioning groups or NHS England with general practices. This contract offers commissioners an alternative route with more flexibility to tailor requirements to local need while also keeping within national guidelines and legislation. This contract is currently being phased out, but in 2018/19, 26 per cent of practices held a PMS contract. See also: General Medical Services (GMS) contract. See also: and Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contract.

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