Contact: Dean J.  Paranicas
Investor Relations
(201) 847-7102

Patricia A.  Spinella
Investor Relations
(201) 847-5453
Email: patricia_spinella@bd.com

Franklin Lakes, NJ (November 05, 2002) -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today it would participate in the Credit Suisse First Boston Healthcare Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona.

The BD presentation will be made on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 2:45 p.m. (MT), 4:45 p.m. (ET).

The link to the live audio webcast and slide materials can be accessed through the BD website, www.bd.com. The BD presentation can be accessed for replay on the BD website until 5 p.m.(ET), November 19, 2002.

BD is a medical technology company that serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. BD manufactures and sells a broad range of medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products.