Form: EFFECT

Notice of Effectiveness

April 22, 2015

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Notice of Effectiveness

Effectiveness Date: April 22, 2015 12:03 P.M.
Form: S-4
CIK: 0000010795
Company Name: BECTON DICKINSON & CO
File Number: 333-203013