Exhibit 99.1

1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
www.bd.com

News Release

Contact:

Patricia A. Spinella, Investor Relations — 201-847-5453
Colleen T. White, Corporate Communications — 201-847-5369

BD ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER AND FULL YEAR

Franklin Lakes, NJ (November 4, 2009) — BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today reported quarterly revenues of $1.898 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009, representing an increase of 5 percent from the prior-year period, or 8 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, BD reported revenues of $7.161 billion, representing an increase of 1 percent over the prior year, or 5 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

“The achievement of solid fourth quarter performance, in particular BD Medical and BD Diagnostics, marks the conclusion of another successful year for BD,” said Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This strong finish to the year provides a platform for growth in fiscal 2010 and gives us confidence we will achieve our stated long-term goals.”

Fourth Quarter Earnings and Analysis of Full Fiscal Year 2009 and 2008 Earnings

Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.25 for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased by 13 percent over reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.11 for the fourth quarter of 2008. On a currency-neutral basis, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 17 percent.

		Twelve Months Ended September 30,
(Table 1)		FY2009				FY2008				% Change				FXN % Change
Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations:		$	4.92			$	4.42				11	%
Specified Items:
Litigation Charge (1)		$	0.11
Tax Adjustment (2)			(0.08	)
Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations:		$	4.95			$	4.42				12	%			10	%

The preceding analysis (Table 1) of diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 identifies the specified items that affect comparability of results between periods. As illustrated, fiscal year 2009 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.92 included the third quarter tax benefit of 8 cents and the second quarter charge of 11 cents relating to a pending antitrust class action settlement. Excluding these specified items, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the twelve-month period in fiscal year 2009 were $4.95, representing an increase of 12 percent over diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.42 from the prior-year period. On a currency-neutral basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2009 increased 10 percent.

Segment Results

In the BD Medical segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $1 billion, representing an increase of 8 percent from the prior-year period, or 13 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. Strong sales of Pharmaceutical Systems products, as expected, and solid sales of Medical Surgical Systems products contributed to revenue growth; both included a favorable impact from flu-related sales. For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2009, the BD Medical segment reported flat revenue growth. On a currency-neutral basis, BD Medical revenues for the twelve-month period increased by 6 percent to $3.731 billion.

In the BD Diagnostics segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $580 million, representing an increase of 5 percent from the prior-year period or 8 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. Sales of safety-engineered devices, cancer diagnostics products and infectious disease testing systems, including flu-related products, contributed to revenue growth. For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2009, the BD Diagnostics segment reported 3 percent revenue growth to $2.226 billion. On a currency-neutral basis, BD Diagnostics revenues for the twelve-month period increased by 7 percent.

In the BD Biosciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $312 million, representing a decrease of 5 percent from the prior-year period, or a decrease of 4 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. Demand in the U.S. for capital equipment in the research and clinical segments continued to be impacted by funding constraints. International revenue growth continued to moderate as well. For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2009, the BD Biosciences segment reported 1 percent revenue growth to $1.204 billion. On a currency-neutral basis, BD Biosciences revenues for the twelve-month period increased by 2 percent.

Geographic Results

Fourth quarter revenues in the U.S. were $840 million, representing an increase of 6 percent from the prior-year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $1.058 billion, representing an increase of 4 percent from the prior-year period, or 10 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2009, revenues in the U.S. were $3.205 billion, representing an increase of 3 percent from the prior-year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $3.956 billion, representing flat growth from the prior-year period, or 7 percent growth excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Fiscal 2010 Outlook for Full Year

The Company estimates that reported revenues for the full fiscal year 2010 will increase about 6 percent, or 5 to 6 percent excluding the estimated favorable impact from foreign currency translation.

The Company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full fiscal year 2010 to increase approximately 1 to 3 percent over adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding specified items, of $4.95 for the fiscal year 2009, or 7 to 9 percent excluding the estimated unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Conference Call Information

A conference call regarding BD’s fourth fiscal quarter and full year results and its expectations for fiscal year 2010 will be broadcast live on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, along with related slides, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The conference call will be available for replay through the close of business on November 11, 2009 on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-642-1687 (domestic) and 1-706-645-9291 (international), access code 34687454.

This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these and other measures to the comparable GAAP measures is included in this release and in the attached financial tables, as well as in the Form 8-K that BD filed today with the SEC.

About BD

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 29,000 associates in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. For more information, please visit www.bd.com.

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This press release, including the section entitled “Fiscal 2010 Outlook for Full Year,” contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD’s performance, including future revenues, earnings per share and income, or events or developments that BD expects to occur or anticipates occurring in the future. All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement. With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially from any forward-looking statement. For instance, various healthcare reform proposals, if enacted, would impose an excise tax applicable to medical device manufacturers, including BD, and these may be effective in calendar year 2010. Other factors include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, including any impact that may result from the current global economic downturn on our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations, the demand for our products and services, or our suppliers’ ability to provide products needed for our operations; changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates, particularly in light of increased volatility in currency exchange rates; potential healthcare reform, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or

other cost containment reforms; competitive factors; pricing and market share pressures; difficulties inherent in product development and delays in product introductions; increases in energy costs and their effect on, among other things, the cost of producing BD’s products; fluctuations in costs and availability of raw materials and in BD’s ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; uncertainties of litigation (as described in BD’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission); the effects of potential pandemic diseases; our ability to successfully integrate any businesses we acquire; and issuance of new or revised accounting standards, as well as other factors discussed in BD’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2009				2008				% Change
REVENUES		$	1,897,733			$	1,812,156				4.7
Cost of products sold			911,911				880,372				3.6
Selling and administrative			432,477				432,399				0.0
Research and development			113,737				108,463				4.9
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES			1,458,125				1,421,234				2.6
OPERATING INCOME			439,608				390,922				12.5
Interest income			14,418				6,879			NM
Interest expense			(13,782	)			(8,889	)			55.0
Other expense, net			(3,312	)			(1,734	)		NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			436,932				387,178				12.9
Income tax provision			131,175				108,216				21.2
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			305,757				278,962				9.6
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAX PROVISION OF $3,334 AND $1,222, RESPECTIVELY			11,463				3,212			NM
NET INCOME		$	317,220			$	282,174				12.4
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic:
Income from continuing operations		$	1.28			$	1.14				12.3
Income from discontinued operations		$	0.05			$	0.01			NM
Net income (1)		$	1.33			$	1.16				14.7
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations		$	1.25			$	1.11				12.6
Income from discontinued operations		$	0.05			$	0.01			NM
Net income (1)		$	1.29			$	1.12				15.2
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			239,162				243,863
Diluted			245,056				251,197

NM — Not Meaningful

(1)

Total per share amounts may not add due to rounding

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

		Twelve Months Ended September 30,
		2009				2008				% Change
REVENUES		$	7,160,874			$	7,074,942				1.2
Cost of products sold			3,397,598				3,446,838				(1.4	)
Selling and administrative			1,704,795				1,695,610				0.5
Research and development			408,128				395,631				3.2
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES			5,510,521				5,538,079				(0.5	)
OPERATING INCOME			1,650,353				1,536,863				7.4
Interest income			33,148				39,368				(15.8	)
Interest expense			(40,389	)			(36,343	)			11.1
Other expense, net			(3,850	)			(1,484	)		NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			1,639,262				1,538,404				6.6
Income tax provision			426,208				422,537				0.9
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			1,213,054				1,115,867				8.7
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAX PROVISION OF $5,014 AND $2,585, RESPECTIVELY			18,549				11,129			NM
NET INCOME		$	1,231,603			$	1,126,996				9.3
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic:
Income from continuing operations		$	5.04			$	4.57				10.3
Income from discontinued operations		$	0.08			$	0.05			NM
Net income (1)		$	5.12			$	4.61				11.1
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations		$	4.92			$	4.42				11.3
Income from discontinued operations		$	0.08			$	0.04			NM
Net income (1)		$	4.99			$	4.46				11.9
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			240,479				244,323
Diluted			246,798				252,681

NM — Not Meaningful

(1)

Total per share amounts may not add due to rounding

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2009				2008				% Change
BD MEDICAL
United States		$	410,925			$	374,487				9.7
International			594,573				555,109				7.1
TOTAL		$	1,005,498			$	929,596				8.2
BD DIAGNOSTICS
United States		$	305,488			$	281,148				8.7
International			274,521				271,918				1.0
TOTAL		$	580,009			$	553,066				4.9
BD BIOSCIENCES
United States		$	123,225			$	136,749				(9.9	)
International			189,001				192,745				(1.9	)
TOTAL		$	312,226			$	329,494				(5.2	)
TOTAL REVENUES
United States		$	839,638			$	792,384				6.0
International			1,058,095				1,019,772				3.8
TOTAL		$	1,897,733			$	1,812,156				4.7

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Twelve Months Ended September 30,
		2009				2008				% Change
BD MEDICAL
United States		$	1,577,986			$	1,524,204				3.5
International			2,152,860				2,195,831				(2.0	)
TOTAL		$	3,730,846			$	3,720,035				0.3
BD DIAGNOSTICS
United States		$	1,177,543			$	1,121,843				5.0
International			1,048,676				1,037,968				1.0
TOTAL		$	2,226,219			$	2,159,811				3.1
BD BIOSCIENCES
United States		$	449,151			$	470,641				(4.6	)
International			754,658				724,455				4.2
TOTAL		$	1,203,809			$	1,195,096				0.7
TOTAL REVENUES
United States		$	3,204,680			$	3,116,688				2.8
International			3,956,194				3,958,254				(0.1	)
TOTAL		$	7,160,874			$	7,074,942				1.2

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		United States
		2009				2008				% Change
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	267,070			$	248,111				7.6
Diabetes Care			88,590				82,445				7.5
Pharmaceutical Systems			48,353				37,512				28.9
Ophthalmic Systems			6,912				6,419				7.7
TOTAL		$	410,925			$	374,487				9.7
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	156,328			$	145,987				7.1
Diagnostic Systems			149,160				135,161				10.4
TOTAL		$	305,488			$	281,148				8.7
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	84,179			$	98,883				(14.9	)
Discovery Labware			39,046				37,866				3.1
TOTAL		$	123,225			$	136,749				(9.9	)
TOTAL UNITED STATES		$	839,638			$	792,384				6.0

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		International
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	265,904			$	261,190				1.8				11.0				(9.2	)
Diabetes Care			92,098				92,593				(0.5	)			5.1				(5.6	)
Pharmaceutical Systems			224,195				188,773				18.8				26.7				(7.9	)
Ophthalmic Systems			12,376				12,553				(1.4	)			5.4				(6.8	)
TOTAL		$	594,573			$	555,109				7.1				15.2				(8.1	)
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	138,297			$	141,119				(2.0	)			5.5				(7.5	)
Diagnostic Systems			136,224				130,799				4.1				8.7				(4.6	)
TOTAL		$	274,521			$	271,918				1.0				7.0				(6.0	)
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	150,055			$	154,719				(3.0	)			(0.3	)			(2.7	)
Discovery Labware			38,946				38,026				2.4				3.4				(1.0	)
TOTAL		$	189,001			$	192,745				(1.9	)			0.4				(2.3	)
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL		$	1,058,095			$	1,019,772				3.8				10.2				(6.4	)

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Total
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	532,974			$	509,301				4.6				9.3				(4.7	)
Diabetes Care			180,688				175,038				3.2				6.2				(3.0	)
Pharmaceutical Systems			272,548				226,285				20.4				27.1				(6.7	)
Ophthalmic Systems			19,288				18,972				1.7				6.2				(4.5	)
TOTAL		$	1,005,498			$	929,596				8.2				13.0				(4.8	)
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	294,625			$	287,106				2.6				6.3				(3.7	)
Diagnostic Systems			285,384				265,960				7.3				9.5				(2.2	)
TOTAL		$	580,009			$	553,066				4.9				7.8				(2.9	)
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	234,234			$	253,602				(7.6	)			(6.0	)			(1.6	)
Discovery Labware			77,992				75,892				2.8				3.3				(0.5	)
TOTAL		$	312,226			$	329,494				(5.2	)			(3.8	)			(1.4	)
TOTAL REVENUES		$	1,897,733			$	1,812,156				4.7				8.4				(3.7	)

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		United States
		2009				2008				% Change
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	1,021,846			$	977,262				4.6
Diabetes Care			351,618				332,545				5.7
Pharmaceutical Systems			177,529				189,394				(6.3	)
Ophthalmic Systems			26,993				25,003				8.0
TOTAL		$	1,577,986			$	1,524,204				3.5
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	608,754			$	574,378				6.0
Diagnostic Systems			568,789				547,465				3.9
TOTAL		$	1,177,543			$	1,121,843				5.0
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	303,846			$	324,698				(6.4	)
Discovery Labware			145,305				145,943				(0.4	)
TOTAL		$	449,151			$	470,641				(4.6	)
TOTAL UNITED STATES		$	3,204,680			$	3,116,688				2.8

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		International
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	963,083			$	1,027,592				(6.3	)			4.5				(10.8	)
Diabetes Care			363,319				361,807				0.4				7.9				(7.5	)
Pharmaceutical Systems			774,914				752,742				2.9				10.9				(8.0	)
Ophthalmic Systems			51,544				53,690				(4.0	)			4.1				(8.1	)
TOTAL		$	2,152,860			$	2,195,831				(2.0	)			7.2				(9.2	)
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	534,677			$	549,150				(2.6	)			6.8				(9.4	)
Diagnostic Systems			513,999				488,818				5.2				11.2				(6.0	)
TOTAL		$	1,048,676			$	1,037,968				1.0				8.9				(7.9	)
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	600,671			$	575,813				4.3				5.9				(1.6	)
Discovery Labware			153,987				148,642				3.6				4.2				(0.6	)
TOTAL		$	754,658			$	724,455				4.2				5.5				(1.3	)
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL		$	3,956,194			$	3,958,254				(0.1	)			7.4				(7.5	)

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Total
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	1,984,929			$	2,004,854				(1.0	)			4.5				(5.5	)
Diabetes Care			714,937				694,352				3.0				6.8				(3.8	)
Pharmaceutical Systems			952,443				942,136				1.1				7.4				(6.3	)
Ophthalmic Systems			78,537				78,693				(0.2	)			5.3				(5.5	)
TOTAL		$	3,730,846			$	3,720,035				0.3				5.7				(5.4	)
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	1,143,431			$	1,123,528				1.8				6.4				(4.6	)
Diagnostic Systems			1,082,788				1,036,283				4.5				7.4				(2.9	)
TOTAL		$	2,226,219			$	2,159,811				3.1				6.8				(3.7	)
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	904,517			$	900,511				0.4				1.4				(1.0	)
Discovery Labware			299,292				294,585				1.6				1.9				(0.3	)
TOTAL		$	1,203,809			$	1,195,096				0.7				1.5				(0.8	)
TOTAL REVENUES		$	7,160,874			$	7,074,942				1.2				5.4				(4.2	)

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
SAFETY REVENUES
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Three Months Ended September 30,
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES
United States		$	282,286			$	261,007				8.2				8.2				—
International			150,906				143,258				5.3				13.5				(8.2	)
TOTAL		$	433,192			$	404,265				7.2				10.0				(2.8	)
BY SEGMENT:
BD Medical		$	211,049			$	191,813				10.0				12.1				(2.1	)
BD Diagnostics			222,143				212,452				4.6				8.1				(3.5	)
TOTAL		$	433,192			$	404,265				7.2				10.0				(2.8	)

		Twelve Months Ended September 30,
										% Change
		2009				2008				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES
United States		$	1,079,000			$	1,035,615				4.2				4.2				—
International			570,674				534,055				6.9				17.3				(10.4	)
TOTAL		$	1,649,674			$	1,569,670				5.1				8.6				(3.5	)
BY SEGMENT:
BD Medical		$	786,033			$	748,722				5.0				7.7				(2.7	)
BD Diagnostics			863,641				820,948				5.2				9.5				(4.3	)
TOTAL		$	1,649,674			$	1,569,670				5.1				8.6				(3.5	)