Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in this Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the registration of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, purchase contracts, and units and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated November 17, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Becton, Dickinson and Company, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Becton, Dickinson and Company, incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

New York, New York

May 4, 2009