Exhibit 99.1

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

News Release

Contact:
Sherry L. Bertner, Investor Relations – 201-847-5453
Colleen T. White, Corporate Communications – 201-847-5369

BD ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2010

	•		Reports earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.24, or $1.27 after excluding specified item
	•		Reaffirms guidance for full-year fiscal 2010 earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding specified items

Franklin Lakes, NJ (April 29, 2010) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today reported quarterly revenues of $1.845 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010, representing an increase of 7.0 percent from the prior-year period, or 6.6 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

“We are pleased with our second quarter results, which are in line with the Company’s expectations,” said Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Solid revenue growth in our Medical segment and a continued improvement in our Biosciences segment offset lower than expected growth in our Diagnostics segment. Our strong overall operating performance for the first half of fiscal 2010 gives us the confidence to reaffirm our guidance for full-year adjusted earnings.”

Second Quarter and Six-Month Fiscal 2010 Operating Results

Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter were $1.24 compared with $1.05 in the prior-year period. Current quarter results included a non-cash charge of $8.9 million, or $0.04 per share from continuing operations related to healthcare reform impacting Medicare Part D reimbursements, and the prior-year period included a litigation charge of $45 million, or $0.11 per share. Excluding these items, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 8.5 percent to $1.27, compared with $1.17 adjusted earnings per share in the prior-year period. On a foreign currency-neutral basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter increased by 16.2 percent.

For the six-month period ending March 31, 2010, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.53 compared with $2.30 in the prior-year period. Excluding the aforementioned charges, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.57, an increase of 6.6 percent over adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $2.41 in the prior-year period. On a foreign currency-neutral basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the six-month period increased 14.1 percent.

Segment Results

In the BD Medical segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $967 million, representing an increase of 9.7 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. Revenues reflect strong sales of Diabetes Care and Pharmaceutical Systems products. For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Medical revenues increased 13.0 percent, or 10.2 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

In the BD Diagnostics segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $556 million, representing an increase of 3.0 percent compared with the prior-year period. Segment revenues increased 2.7 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis, impacted by a reduction in lab testing and a decline in flu-related testing due to an exceptionally mild flu season. These were offset by strong growth in cancer and STD product platforms. For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Diagnostics revenues increased 6.6 percent, or 5.4 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

In the BD Biosciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $322 million, representing an increase of 6.0 percent compared with the prior-year period. Revenues increased 9.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis, driven by Cell Analysis and Discovery Labware growth in certain markets. For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Biosciences revenues increased by 3.0 percent, or 5.2 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

Geographic Results

Second quarter revenues in the U.S. were $810 million, representing an increase of 6.0 percent from the prior-year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $1.035 billion, representing an increase of 7.7 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.0 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, revenues in the U.S. were $1.683 billion, representing an increase of 7.9 percent compared with the prior-year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $2.078 billion, representing an increase of 10.4 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

Fiscal 2010 Outlook

We expect reported revenues for the full year fiscal 2010 to increase approximately 6 percent, or about 1 percent less than our previously communicated guidance due to currency fluctuations. On a foreign currency-neutral basis, we expect revenues to increase approximately 6 percent, which is in line with our previously communicated guidance.

We also expect reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year fiscal 2010 to be $5.01 to $5.11. Excluding the aforementioned charge of $0.04 related to healthcare reform impacting Medicare Part D reimbursements, we reaffirm our guidance that we expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year fiscal 2010 will increase approximately 2 to 4 percent to $5.05 to $5.15, or 8 to 10 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. This is compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding the litigation charge of $0.11 and a tax benefit adjustment of $0.08, of $4.95 for fiscal year 2009. Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for fiscal year 2009 were $4.92.

Conference Call Information

A conference call regarding BD’s second quarter results and its expectations for the full fiscal year will be broadcast live on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, along with related slides, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) Thursday, April 29, 2010. The conference call will be available for replay on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-642-1687 (domestic) and 1-706-645-9291 (international) through the close of business on May 6, 2010, access code 67104728.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of these and other non- GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables and 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 more than 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 contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD’s performance, including future revenues and earnings per share. 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. These factors include, but are not limited to: the unknown consequences of the recently-enacted healthcare reform in the United States, including the impact of the reduction in Medicare and Medicaid payments to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and other customers, which could reduce demand for our products and increase downward pricing pressure; 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; 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); future healthcare reform, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or other cost containment reforms; 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 March 31,
		2010				2009				% Change
REVENUES		$	1,844,854			$	1,724,967				7.0
Cost of products sold			886,895				829,350				6.9
Selling and administrative			426,346				436,359				(2.3	)
Research and development			101,118				98,588				2.6
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES			1,414,359				1,364,297				3.7
OPERATING INCOME			430,495				360,670				19.4
Interest income			9,652				4,312			NM
Interest expense			(12,913	)			(7,495	)			72.3
Other income (expense), net			164				(5,701	)		NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			427,398				351,786				21.5
Income tax provision			129,673				92,612				40.0
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			297,725				259,174				14.9
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION OF $(54) AND $611, RESPECTIVELY			(94	)			2,115			NM
NET INCOME		$	297,631			$	261,289				13.9
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic:
Income from continuing operations		$	1.27			$	1.08				17.6
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		$	—			$	0.01			NM
Net income (1)		$	1.26			$	1.09				15.6
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations		$	1.24			$	1.05				18.1
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		$	—			$	0.01			NM
Net income		$	1.24			$	1.06				17.0
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			235,325				240,239
Diluted			240,863				245,890

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)

		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2010				2009				% Change
REVENUES		$	3,761,628			$	3,442,886				9.3
Cost of products sold			1,806,437				1,625,624				11.1
Selling and administrative			877,275				842,378				4.1
Research and development			201,402				195,902				2.8
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES			2,885,114				2,663,904				8.3
OPERATING INCOME			876,514				778,982				12.5
Interest income			18,441				5,963			NM
Interest expense			(25,900	)			(15,319	)			69.1
Other (expense) income, net			(2,189	)			3,710			NM
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			866,866				773,336				12.1
Income tax provision			253,163				204,743				23.6
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS			613,703				568,593				7.9
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NET OF INCOME TAX PROVISION OF $99 AND $1,465, RESPECTIVELY			304				4,764			NM
NET INCOME		$	614,007			$	573,357				7.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic:
Income from continuing operations		$	2.60			$	2.36				10.2
Income from discontinued operations		$	—			$	0.02			NM
Net income		$	2.60			$	2.38				9.2
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations		$	2.53			$	2.30				10.0
Income from discontinued operations		$	—			$	0.02			NM
Net income		$	2.53			$	2.32				9.1
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			236,353				241,330
Diluted			242,327				247,436

NM – Not Meaningful

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

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2010				2009				% Change
BD MEDICAL
United States		$	400,241			$	375,003				6.7
International			566,837				506,484				11.9
TOTAL		$	967,078			$	881,487				9.7
BD DIAGNOSTICS
United States		$	292,841			$	285,113				2.7
International			262,831				254,527				3.3
TOTAL		$	555,672			$	539,640				3.0
BD BIOSCIENCES
United States		$	117,151			$	104,039				12.6
International			204,953				199,801				2.6
TOTAL		$	322,104			$	303,840				6.0
TOTAL REVENUES
United States		$	810,233			$	764,155				6.0
International			1,034,621				960,812				7.7
TOTAL		$	1,844,854			$	1,724,967				7.0

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

		Six Months Ended March 31,
		2010				2009				% Change
BD MEDICAL
United States		$	852,627			$	769,165				10.9
International			1,133,077				987,512				14.7
TOTAL		$	1,985,704			$	1,756,677				13.0
BD DIAGNOSTICS
United States		$	603,045			$	572,681				5.3
International			548,102				507,150				8.1
TOTAL		$	1,151,147			$	1,079,831				6.6
BD BIOSCIENCES
United States		$	227,787			$	217,790				4.6
International			396,990				388,588				2.2
TOTAL		$	624,777			$	606,378				3.0
TOTAL REVENUES
United States		$	1,683,459			$	1,559,636				7.9
International			2,078,169				1,883,250				10.4
TOTAL		$	3,761,628			$	3,442,886				9.3

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		United States
		2010				2009				% Change
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	248,601			$	242,350				2.6
Diabetes Care			92,515				83,233				11.2
Pharmaceutical Systems			52,078				43,065				20.9
Ophthalmic Systems			7,047				6,355				10.9
TOTAL		$	400,241			$	375,003				6.7
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	149,932			$	147,436				1.7
Diagnostic Systems			142,909				137,677				3.8
TOTAL		$	292,841			$	285,113				2.7
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	78,183			$	71,770				8.9
Discovery Labware			38,968				32,269				20.8
TOTAL		$	117,151			$	104,039				12.6
TOTAL UNITED STATES		$	810,233			$	764,155				6.0

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended March 31, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		International
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FXN				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	257,488			$	230,233				11.8				6.6				5.2
Diabetes Care			95,471				85,159				12.1				9.3				2.8
Pharmaceutical Systems			200,305				178,085				12.5				11.1				1.4
Ophthalmic Systems			13,573				13,007				4.4				5.9				(1.5	)
TOTAL		$	566,837			$	506,484				11.9				8.6				3.3
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	137,738			$	131,029				5.1				3.1				2.0
Diagnostic Systems			125,093				123,498				1.3				2.4				(1.1	)
TOTAL		$	262,831			$	254,527				3.3				2.8				0.5
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	164,292			$	159,223				3.2				9.1				(5.9	)
Discovery Labware			40,661				40,578				0.2				5.8				(5.6	)
TOTAL		$	204,953			$	199,801				2.6				8.4				(5.8	)
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL		$	1,034,621			$	960,812				7.7				7.0				0.7

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended March 31, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Total
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FXN				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	506,089			$	472,583				7.1				4.6				2.5
Diabetes Care			187,986				168,392				11.6				10.2				1.4
Pharmaceutical Systems			252,383				221,150				14.1				13.0				1.1
Ophthalmic Systems			20,620				19,362				6.5				7.5				(1.0	)
TOTAL		$	967,078			$	881,487				9.7				7.8				1.9
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	287,670			$	278,465				3.3				2.4				0.9
Diagnostic Systems			268,002				261,175				2.6				3.1				(0.5	)
TOTAL		$	555,672			$	539,640				3.0				2.7				0.3
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	242,475			$	230,993				5.0				9.0				(4.0	)
Discovery Labware			79,629				72,847				9.3				12.4				(3.1	)
TOTAL		$	322,104			$	303,840				6.0				9.8				(3.8	)
TOTAL REVENUES		$	1,844,854			$	1,724,967				7.0				6.6				0.4

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Six Months Ended March 31,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		United States
		2010				2009				% Change
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	535,136			$	498,605				7.3
Diabetes Care			189,079				171,699				10.1
Pharmaceutical Systems			114,099				85,717				33.1
Ophthalmic Systems			14,313				13,144				8.9
TOTAL		$	852,627			$	769,165				10.9
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	306,167			$	296,666				3.2
Diagnostic Systems			296,878				276,015				7.6
TOTAL		$	603,045			$	572,681				5.3
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	155,787			$	149,150				4.4
Discovery Labware			72,000				68,640				4.9
TOTAL		$	227,787			$	217,790				4.6
TOTAL UNITED STATES		$	1,683,459			$	1,559,636				7.9

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Six Months Ended March 31, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		International
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	530,976			$	454,480				16.8				10.9				5.9
Diabetes Care			200,428				176,699				13.4				8.5				4.9
Pharmaceutical Systems			374,258				330,214				13.3				9.3				4.0
Ophthalmic Systems			27,415				26,119				5.0				4.3				0.7
TOTAL		$	1,133,077			$	987,512				14.7				9.8				4.9
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	281,670			$	259,953				8.4				4.9				3.5
Diagnostic Systems			266,432				247,197				7.8				6.2				1.6
TOTAL		$	548,102			$	507,150				8.1				5.5				2.6
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	318,025			$	311,364				2.1				5.6				(3.5	)
Discovery Labware			78,965				77,224				2.3				5.4				(3.1	)
TOTAL		$	396,990			$	388,588				2.2				5.5				(3.3	)
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL		$	2,078,169			$	1,883,250				10.4				7.8				2.6

BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Six Months Ended March 31, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

		Total
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FX Neutral				FX Impact
BD MEDICAL
Medical Surgical Systems		$	1,066,112			$	953,085				11.9				9.0				2.9
Diabetes Care			389,507				348,398				11.8				9.3				2.5
Pharmaceutical Systems			488,357				415,931				17.4				14.2				3.2
Ophthalmic Systems			41,728				39,263				6.3				5.9				0.4
TOTAL		$	1,985,704			$	1,756,677				13.0				10.2				2.8
BD DIAGNOSTICS
Preanalytical Systems		$	587,837			$	556,619				5.6				4.0				1.6
Diagnostic Systems			563,310				523,212				7.7				6.9				0.8
TOTAL		$	1,151,147			$	1,079,831				6.6				5.4				1.2
BD BIOSCIENCES
Cell Analysis		$	473,812			$	460,514				2.9				5.2				(2.3	)
Discovery Labware			150,965				145,864				3.5				5.1				(1.6	)
TOTAL		$	624,777			$	606,378				3.0				5.2				(2.2	)
TOTAL REVENUES		$	3,761,628			$	3,442,886				9.3				7.8				1.5

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

		Three Months Ended March 31,
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FXN				FX Impact
TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES
United States		$	268,773			$	255,026				5.4				5.4				—
International			149,475				136,718				9.3				6.8				2.5
TOTAL		$	418,248			$	391,744				6.8				5.9				0.9
BY SEGMENT
BD Medical		$	200,355			$	183,591				9.1				8.0				1.1
BD Diagnostics			217,893				208,153				4.7				4.0				0.7
TOTAL		$	418,248			$	391,744				6.8				5.9				0.9

		Six Months Ended March 31,
										% Change
		2010				2009				Reported				FXN				FX Impact
TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES
United States		$	567,031			$	523,995				8.2				8.2				—
International			305,489				270,798				12.8				8.6				4.2
TOTAL		$	872,520			$	794,793				9.8				8.4				1.4
BY SEGMENT
BD Medical		$	428,857			$	376,342				14.0				12.3				1.7
BD Diagnostics			443,663				418,451				6.0				4.8				1.2
TOTAL		$	872,520			$	794,793				9.8				8.4				1.4