Parkinson's disease affects an estimated 1.5 million persons in the United States, with over ten million affected worldwide, and these estimates are expected to increase substantially in the next few decades. Despite the increasing prevalence, the approved agents for the early management of Parkinson's disease have changed little in the past decade; however, there have been advances in drug delivery, dosing, and the use of combination therapy in an attempt to reduce adverse events. The most important, unmet medical need in targeting Parkinson's disease is developing agents with neuroprotective potential. So far, no drug has been shown to reduce or slow down the progression of PD.