STOCK OPTION PLANS

Published on December 16, 1998



EXHIBIT 10(m)

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1982 UNQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION PLAN


FRENCH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company 1982 Unqualified Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions of
the Plan with respect to the Unqualified Stock Options granted to, and the
related shares of Stock acquired upon exercise of an Unqualified Stock Option
("Option Shares") by, any Grantee subject to taxation by the Republic of France
with respect to such Stock Options or Option Shares (a "French Optionholder").
Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same
meanings as set forth in the Plan.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, in no event
shall an Unqualified Stock Option granted to a French Optionholder be amended,
directly or indirectly, after the Granting Date of the Unqualified Stock Option
to change the purchase price of a share of Stock subject to the Unqualified
Stock Option, except as contemplated in Section 9 (Adjustments) of the Plan.

2. A French Optionholder shall hold all Option Shares acquired and not sold
either (i) in registered form, as the shareholder of record, on the books and
records of the Company's transfer agent, or (ii) in a named account, as the
beneficial owner of such shares, at the Broker designated from time to time by
the Company as the permitted nominal record holder of such shares (any Options
Shares not being held by a French Optionholder in accordance with either clause
(i) or (ii) above being referred to herein as "Improperly Held Shares"). For
purposes of the tax laws of France, the Company shall have the right to deem any
Option Shares not being held either of record or beneficially by the French
Optionholder in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above to have been sold by
the French Optionholder as of the date they became Improperly Held Shares, and
the Company shall be entitled to (y) report such Improperly Held Shares as so
sold on any reports, returns or statements required to be filed by the Company
with the appropriate tax authorities of France, and (z) collect or withhold from
the French Optionholder all amounts required, if any, under applicable French
law as though such Option Shares had been sold.

Exhibit 10(m)

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1990 STOCK OPTION PLAN


FRENCH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company 1990 Stock Option Plan
(the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions of the Plan with
respect to the Stock Options granted to, and the related shares of Stock
acquired upon exercise of a Stock Option ("Option Shares") by, any Grantee
subject to taxation by the Republic of France with respect to such Stock Options
or Option Shares (a "French Optionholder"). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, in no event
shall a Stock Option granted to a French Optionholder be amended, directly or
indirectly, after the Granting Date of the Stock Option to change the purchase
price of a share of Stock subject to the Stock Option, except as contemplated in
Section 9 (Adjustments) of the Plan.

2. A French Optionholder shall hold all Option Shares acquired and not sold
either (i) in registered form, as the shareholder of record, on the books and
records of the Company's transfer agent, or (ii) in a named account, as the
beneficial owner of such shares, at the Broker designated from time to time by
the Company as the permitted nominal record holder of such shares (any Options
Shares not being held by a French Optionholder in accordance with either clause
(i) or (ii) above being referred to herein as "Improperly Held Shares"). For
purposes of the tax laws of France, the Company shall have the right to deem any
Option Shares not being held either of record or beneficially by the French
Optionholder in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above to have been sold by
the French Optionholder as of the date they became Improperly Held Shares, and
the Company shall be entitled to (y) report such Improperly Held Shares as so
sold on any reports, returns or statements required to be filed by the Company
with the appropriate tax authorities of France, and (z) collect or withhold from
the French Optionholder all amounts required, if any, under applicable French
law as though such Option Shares had been sold.

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN


FRENCH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company 1995 Stock Option Plan
(the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions of the Plan with
respect to the Stock Options granted to, and the related shares of Stock
acquired upon exercise of a Stock Option ("Option Shares") by, any Grantee
subject to taxation by the Republic of France with respect to such Stock Options
or Option Shares (a "French Optionholder"). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, in no event
shall a Stock Option granted to a French Optionholder be amended, directly or
indirectly, after the Granting Date of the Stock Option to change the purchase
price of a share of Stock subject to the Stock Option, except as contemplated in
Section 9 (Adjustments) of the Plan.

2. A French Optionholder shall hold all Option Shares acquired and not sold
either (i) in registered form, as the shareholder of record, on the books and
records of the Company's transfer agent, or (ii) in a named account, as the
beneficial owner of such shares, at the Broker designated from time to time by
the Company as the permitted nominal record holder of such shares (any Options
Shares not being held by a French Optionholder in accordance with either clause
(i) or (ii) above being referred to herein as "Improperly Held Shares"). For
purposes of the tax laws of France, the Company shall have the right to deem any
Option Shares not being held either of record or beneficially by the French
Optionholder in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above to have been sold by
the French Optionholder as of the date they became Improperly Held Shares, and
the Company shall be entitled to (y) report such Improperly Held Shares as so
sold on any reports, returns or statements required to be filed by the Company
with the appropriate tax authorities of France, and (z) collect or withhold from
the French Optionholder all amounts required, if any, under applicable French
law as though such Option Shares had been sold.

EXHIBIT 10(m)

BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN


FRENCH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company 1998 Stock Option Plan
(the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions of the Plan with
respect to the Stock Options granted to, and the related shares of Stock
acquired upon exercise of a Stock Option ("Option Shares") by, any Grantee
subject to taxation by the Republic of France with respect to such Stock Options
or Option Shares (a "French Optionholder"). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, in no event
shall a Stock Option granted to a French Optionholder be amended, directly or
indirectly, after the Granting Date of the Stock Option to change the purchase
price of a share of Stock subject to the Stock Option, except as contemplated in
Section 9 (Adjustments) of the Plan.

2. A French Optionholder shall hold all Option Shares acquired and not sold
either (i) in registered form, as the shareholder of record, on the books and
records of the Company's transfer agent, or (ii) in a named account, as the
beneficial owner of such shares, at the Broker designated from time to time by
the Company as the permitted nominal record holder of such shares (any Options
Shares not being held by a French Optionholder in accordance with either clause
(i) or (ii) above being referred to herein as "Improperly Held Shares"). For
purposes of the tax laws of France, the Company shall have the right to deem any
Option Shares not being held either of record or beneficially by the French
Optionholder in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) above to have been sold by
the French Optionholder as of the date they became Improperly Held Shares, and
the Company shall be entitled to (y) report such Improperly Held Shares as so
sold on any reports, returns or statements required to be filed by the Company
with the appropriate tax authorities of France, and (z) collect or withhold from
the French Optionholder all amounts required, if any, under applicable French
law as though such Option Shares had been sold.

EXHIBIT 10(m)


BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

AUSTRALIAN ADDENDUM


This Addendum to each of the Becton, Dickinson and Company 1982 Non-
Qualified Stock Option Plan, the 1990 Stock Option Plan, the 1995 Stock Option
Plan and the proposed 1998 Stock Option Plan (collectively the "Plans") modifies
and supplements the terms and conditions of each of such Plans with respect to
the Stock Options granted to any Grantee subject to taxation by the government
of Australia (an "Australian Optionholder"). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plans.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in any of the Plans to the contrary, in
no event shall any Stock Appreciation Right be granted in connection with any
Stock Option to an Australian Optionholder under any of the Company's Plans.

EXHIBIT 10(m)


BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1982 UNQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION PLAN


SPANISH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company") 1982
Unqualified Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms
and conditions of the Plan with respect to the grant of Stock Options to
Employees in Spain ("Spanish Employees"). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, no Stock
Option shall be granted under the Plan to a Spanish Employee if as a result of
such grant, outstanding Stock Options issued under the Plan and all other stock
option plans of the Company would be held by fifty (50) or more Spanish
Employees.

EXHIBIT 10(m)



BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1990 STOCK OPTION PLAN


SPANISH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company") 1990
Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions
of the Plan with respect to the grant of Stock Options to Employees in Spain
("Spanish Employees"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, no Stock
Option shall be granted under the Plan to a Spanish Employee if as a result of
such grant, outstanding Stock Options issued under the Plan and all other stock
option plans of the Company would be held by fifty (50) or more Spanish
Employees.

EXHIBIT 10(m)


BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1995 STOCK OPTION PLAN


SPANISH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company") 1995
Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions
of the Plan with respect to the grant of Stock Options to Employees in Spain
("Spanish Employees"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, no Stock
Option shall be granted under the Plan to a Spanish Employee if as a result of
such grant, outstanding Stock Options issued under the Plan and all other stock
option plans of the Company would be held by fifty (50) or more Spanish
Employees.

EXHIBIT 10(m)




BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN


SPANISH ADDENDUM


This Addendum to the Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company") 1998
Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") modifies and supplements the terms and conditions
of the Plan with respect to the grant of Stock Options to Employees in Spain
("Spanish Employees"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein
shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Plan to the contrary, no Stock
Option shall be granted under the Plan to a Spanish Employee if as a result of
such grant, outstanding Stock Options issued under the Plan and all other stock
option plans of the Company would be held by fifty (50) or more Spanish
Employees.