FREEHOLD, NJ--(Marketwire - Feb 29, 2012) - United Health Products, Inc. (OTCQB: [ UEEC ]) (PINKSHEETS: [ UEEC ]), which develops and markets products and technologies in the healthcare sector, today announced that Hemostyp™, its hemostatic gauze, is included in diabetic emergency kits produced by Essential Preparedness Products ([ www.epp-ecase.com ]) which can be purchased online at [ www.overstockdrugstore.com ]. EPP's Diabetic Ecase("Ecase") is designed to assist diabetics who face an emergency situation to store safely until needed medications and products essential for their daily life support.. The Ecase is offered in two configurations to meet the various types of diabetic conditions that users may have. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health concerns in the world with over 28 million diabetics in the US alone.

About United Health Products, Inc.
United Health Products, Inc. (UEEC) develops, manufactures and markets products and technologies in the healthcare sector. UEEC's operating subsidiary Epic Wound Care, Inc. produces hemostatic gauze (Hemostyp™), derived from regenerated oxidized cellulose, which is all natural and designed to absorb exudate/drainage from superficial wounds. UEEC is focused on identifying emerging healthcare products and technologies for strategic partnership or acquisition.

Contact:
Dr. Philip Forman
Chairman and CEO
United Health Products, Inc.
(646) 961-4459

About Overstock Drugstore
Overstock Drugstore is a fast-growing company in Sandy, Utah. Our offices are in a large warehouse where we control our products from receiving to shipping.

[ www.overstockdrugstore.com ], Medsource Rx, Medsource RX Pharmacy, LLC, SP Diabetic LL

Contact Us:
Email: [ info@overstockdrugstore.com ]
Phone: 1-877-218-4249 (M-F, 8-5 MST)
Address:
9883 South 500 West
Sandy, Utah 84070

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