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                                                              EXHIBIT 10.(i)(ii)

                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
                      RETIREMENT BENEFIT RESTORATION PLAN

                        EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

  THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of the 27th day of November, 2000, by and
between Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company"), and John R. Considine,
(the "Participant").

                                 WITNESSETH:

  WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has authorized the amendment of
the Becton, Dickinson and Company Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan (the
"Restoration Plan"); and

  WHEREAS, the Participant is an employee of the Company or of a subsidiary of
the Company that has adopted the Restoration Plan; and

  WHEREAS, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors
(the "Board Committee") has determined that it is desirable to allow for the
Participant to participate in the Restoration Plan in accordance with its terms
(a copy of which is attached and the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by
the Participant); and

  WHEREAS, under the Restoration Plan, the Board Committee is authorized to
enter into an agreement between the Participant and the Company to participate
in the Restoration Plan and delineating certain terms and conditions with
respect to such participation including, but not limited to, the benefits (if
any) that are to be provided to the Participant in lieu of or in addition to the
benefits described under the terms of the Restoration Plan (such agreement being
referred to as the "Agreement").

  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, the Company and the
Participant agree as follows:

  1.    Restoration Plan Participation:  The Participant is hereby designated as
eligible to participate in the Restoration Plan effective as of November 27,
2000.  Except as otherwise provided below, the terms of the Restoration Plan
(and the administrative procedures adopted pursuant to the Restoration Plan) are
incorporated by reference into this Agreement, including any defined terms not
defined herein. If any inconsistency shall exist between the Restoration Plan
and this Agreement, the Agreement shall be the controlling document.  The
Participant acknowledges that, as a participant in the Restoration Plan, he
shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Restoration Plan.
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  2.  Right to Benefits:  The Participant is fully vested in the benefits
described herein. To the extent that the Participant or any Beneficiary acquires
a right to receive payments from the Company hereunder, such right shall be no
greater than the right of an unsecured creditor of the Company.

  3.    Supplemental Restoration Plan Benefits:  The Participant shall be
eligible for the benefits otherwise provided for under the Restoration Plan.  In
addition to the benefits otherwise provided for in the Restoration Plan, the
following supplemental benefit payments will be made to the Participant (or his
spouse or other Beneficiary as provided in Paragraph 3(b)) under the Restoration
Plan:

        a.  Retirement Benefits. Upon the Participant's Termination of
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Employment, he shall be entitled to the following additional benefits under the
Restoration Plan, regardless of whether he is otherwise fully vested under the
Becton, Dickinson and Company Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan"):

            (i)  Termination Before Attaining Age 55. If the Participant
incurs a Termination of Employment before attaining age 55, he shall be entitled
to a retirement benefit under the Restoration Plan, payable as a single life
annuity (subject to an election of an alternative form of distribution, as
described below), with payments in the annual amount of $86,900 commencing as
soon as practicable after he reaches age 55.

            (ii) Termination Between Ages 55 and 70. If the Participant incurs a
Termination of Employment on or after attaining age 55 but before attaining age
71, he shall be entitled to a retirement benefit under the Restoration Plan,
payable as a single life annuity (subject to an election of an optional form of
benefit, as described below) with payments determined based on the Participant's
age at his Termination of Employment equal to the applicable annual amount set
forth below:
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                Annual Amount              Age (in years) at Termination
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                    $86,900                             55
                    $93,244                             56
                   $100,177                             57
                   $107,771                             58
                   $116,109                             59
                   $125,288                             60
                   $135,418                             61
                   $146,630                             62
                   $159,077                             63
                   $172,938                             64
                   $188,425                             65
                   $205,789                             66
                   $225,329                             67
                   $247,403                             68
                   $272,440                             69
                   $300,958                             70

If the Participant's Termination of Employment does not occur on his birthday in
the year of his Termination of Employment, the annual amount under the foregoing
table shall be adjusted as determined by the Becton, Dickinson and Company
Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan Committee (the "Plan Committee") by
interpolation of the actuarial factors applied in determining the annual amount.

  (iii)  Termination On or After Attaining Age 71.   If the Participant incurs a
Termination of Employment on or after attaining age 71, the amount of the single
life annuity to which he shall be entitled shall be determined as the actuarial
equivalent (determined in accordance with the provisions of the Retirement Plan)
of a single life annuity in the amount of $86,900 commencing as of the
Participant's attainment of age 55.

  (iv)   Annuity payments payable under this Paragraph 3(a) shall be paid
monthly (based on the dollar amount set forth above divided by 12) and shall be
paid or commence to be paid in accordance with such rules and procedures
established by the Plan Committee as soon as practicable after the Participant's
Termination of Employment.

A single life annuity shall be the normal form of distribution of the benefits
payable under this Agreement.  The Participant may elect an alternative form of
distribution as provided in Paragraph 3(c) below. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Participant be entitled to receive
any of the benefits described in this Agreement prior to Termination of
Employment.

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  b.  Death Benefits.
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      (i)  Preretirement Spouse Benefit. In addition to the provisions of
Section 4.2 of the Restoration Plan, if the Participant dies before he commences
receipt of his benefits described in this Agreement, his spouse as of his date
of death shall be paid a cash lump sum equal to the present value (determined
based on actuarial factors used under the Retirement Plan) of the survivor's
benefit such spouse would have been entitled to receive assuming: (A) if the
Participant dies after attaining age 55 that the Participant had made a proper
and timely election of an immediate 100% joint and survivor annuity form of
distribution, based on the factors defined under the Retirement Plan; or (B) if
the Participant dies before attaining age 55, that the Participant incurred a
Termination of Employment at his date of death, survived to age 55, became
entitled to commence receiving payment of his benefit under this Agreement in
the form of an immediate 100% joint and survivor annuity form of distribution
and died on the day thereafter. Such lump sum payment shall be paid to the
Participant's surviving spouse as soon as practicable on or after the later of
(i) the Participant's death, or (ii) the date the Participant would have
attained age 55 if he had not died.

      (ii) Postretirement Survivor Benefit. If the Participant dies after he
commences receipt of the benefits described in this Agreement, his spouse or
other Beneficiary as of the date of death shall be entitled to receive a
survivor benefit (if any) solely in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the form of distribution previously elected by the Participant.

  c.  Alternative Forms of Distribution.  In lieu of the normal form of
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distribution described in Paragraph 3(a) above, the Participant may request, on
such forms and in such manner prescribed by the Plan Committee including through
telephonic or electronic means, to have benefits under this Agreement paid in
any form of distribution otherwise permitted under the Restoration Plan (and
independently of any form of distribution elected with respect to any amounts
otherwise payable to the Participant under the Restoration Plan).  Any such
election shall not be effective unless the request to receive payment in an
alternative form is made and received by the Plan Committee at such time as is
otherwise permitted under procedures established by the Plan Committee and
generally applicable to distribution elections made by Restoration Plan
participants.

  d.  Change in Control.  Upon a Change in Control (as defined in the
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Restoration Plan), the Participant's benefits under this Agreement shall (to the
extent not previously paid or commenced to be paid) be paid to the Participant
in a cash lump sum payment as soon as practicable, but not later than 45
business days, after the Participant's Termination of Employment following the
Change in Control.  Such lump sum shall be determined as the present value
(determined based on actuarial assumptions used under the Retirement Plan) of
the Participant's benefit (based on his age as of his Termination of Employment)
payable as a single life annuity commencing as soon as practicable following the
Participant's Termination of Employment.

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        e.  Disability Retirement.  If the Participant incurs a Termination of
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Employment on account of a Disability Retirement (as determined under the
Retirement Plan), and the Participant's request to receive his entire
Restoration Plan benefit in a single lump sum is approved by the Plan Committee
(as provided in Section 5.6 of the Restoration Plan and related Plan Committee
procedures), the portion of the lump sum that is attributable to his benefits
under this Agreement shall be determined as the present value (determined based
on actuarial assumptions used under the Retirement Plan) of the Participant's
benefit otherwise payable as a single life annuity commencing as soon as
practicable following the later of the Participant's Termination of Employment
or the Participant's attainment of age 55. Such single sum amount shall be paid
as soon as practicable after the later of the Participant's Termination of
Employment or attainment of age 55.

  4.    Non-Assignment:  This Agreement is personal in nature and, accordingly,
the right of the Participant and the Participant's spouse (or other Beneficiary)
to the payment of amounts hereunder shall not be assigned, transferred, pledged
or otherwise encumbered.

  5.    No Fiduciary Relationship:  Nothing contained herein and no action taken
pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or the Restoration Plan shall
create or be construed to create a trust of any kind, or a fiduciary
relationship between the Company and the Participant, his or her spouse,
Beneficiary or any other person.  Any funds which may be invested under the
provisions of this Agreement shall continue for all purposes to be a part of the
general funds of the Company and no person other than the Company shall by
virtue of the provisions of this Agreement have any interest in such funds.

  6.    No Employment Guarantee:  Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
conferring upon the Participant the right to continue in the employ of the
Company in any capacity and no rights are acquired by the Restoration Plan or
the Agreement except as expressly provided therein.

  7.    Plan Committee:  Except as otherwise provided in the Restoration Plan in
the event of a Change in Control, the Plan Committee shall have full power and
authority to interpret, construe and administer this Agreement and the
Restoration Plan, and the Plan Committee's interpretations hereof, and all
actions hereunder, shall be binding and conclusive on all persons and for all
purposes. No member of the Plan Committee shall be liable to any person for any
action taken or omitted in connection with the interpretation and administration
of this Agreement unless attributable to such member's willful misconduct.
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  8.    Binding Effect:  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Company, its successors and assigns, and the Participant, and the
Participant's heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

  9.    Controlling Law:  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
and governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey except to the extent
governed by applicable Federal law.

  10.    Termination:  The Participant understands and acknowledges that the
Board of Directors of the Company or its delegate may terminate the Restoration
Plan at any time and for any reason, subject to the Restoration Plan's terms.
In the event of such a termination, benefits under the Restoration Plan and this
Agreement will be paid to the Participant in accordance with the Restoration
Plan's provisions as they were in effect immediately prior to such termination,
subject to the Restoration Plan's provisions on amendment and termination, and
subject to modifications to the Restoration Plan's provisions as specifically
agreed to in this Agreement.

  11.    Entire Agreement:  Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement
and the underlying Restoration Plan:  (i) supersede all other understandings and
agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject
matter of this Agreement (and the underlying Restoration Plan); and (ii)
constitute the sole agreement between the parties with respect to its subject
matter.  Each party acknowledges that:  (i) no representations, inducements,
promises or agreements, oral or written, have been made by any party or by
anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied in this Agreement
(and the underlying Restoration Plan); and (ii) no agreement, statement or
promise not contained in this Agreement (and the underlying Restoration Plan)
shall be valid or binding on the parties unless such change or modification is
in writing and is signed by the parties.
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  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement signed this
18th day of December, 2000 and effective as of the day and year first
above written.

                                BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

                                By: /s/ Edward J. Ludwig
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                                Name: Edward J. Ludwig
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                                Title: President and  Chief Executive Officer
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                                PARTICIPANT

                                /s/ John R. Considine
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                                Name:  John R. Considine<PAGE>

                                                             Exhibit 10.(i)(iii)

                                   AGREEMENT

  THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of the 18th day of December 2000, by and
between Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Company"), and John R. Considine,
(the "Considine").

                                 WITNESSETH:

  WHEREAS, Considine received an offer for the position Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer for the Company pursuant to a letter (the
"Offer Letter") dated May 17, 2000 from Edward J. Ludwig, the Company's
President and Chief Executive Officer

  WHEREAS, the Offer Letter described certain terms and conditions of
Considine's employment for the Company, including his right to receive certain
post-retirement health care benefits under the Company's post-retirement health
care benefit program (the "Retiree Medical Plan");

  WHEREAS, on May 19, 2000, Considine accepted the offer contained in the Offer
Letter; and

  WHEREAS, Considine and the Company, by this Agreement, wish to clarify and
describe the Company's obligation (initially described in the Offer Letter) to
provide Considine with any post-retirement health care benefits.

  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, the Company and
Considine agree as follows:

  1.    Retiree Medical Plan Eligibility:  This Agreement describes Considine's
eligibility for participation in the Retiree Medical Plan.  Except as otherwise
provided herein, all other terms, conditions, rights and obligations of
Considine and the Company with respect to the Retiree Medical Plan, including
(but not limited to) benefits and premium payments, shall be governed by the
terms of the Retiree Medical Plan.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms
of this Agreement conflict with the Retiree Medical Plan, this Agreement shall
be deemed to be an amendment to such Plan.  The following describes particular
rules regarding Considine's Retiree Medical Plan eligibility:

  a.  Termination of Employment On or After Age 55.  Upon Considine's
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termination of employment for any reason on or after his attainment of age 55,
he shall be eligible to participate in the Retiree Medical Plan pursuant to the
terms, conditions, and limitations of such
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Plan in effect at such date, subject to Considine's payment of the applicable
premium for retiree medical coverage that otherwise applies to retired employees
of the Company.

  b.  Termination of Employment Before Age 55.
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      (1)  Voluntary Termination or Termination for Cause Before Age 55.  If,
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prior to his attaining age 55, Considine voluntarily terminates his employment
or if Considine's employment is terminated by the Company "for cause" (as such
term is defined in Section 4(b) of the Change in Control Agreement entered into
between the Company and Considine), the Company shall have no obligation to
provide Considine with any retiree medical benefit coverage, whether under the
Retiree Medical Plan or otherwise.

      (2)  Mutual Agreement.  Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph (1), if
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Considine's employment is terminated prior to his attaining age 55 and that
termination is at the mutual agreement of the Company and Considine, Considine
shall be entitled to participate in the Retiree Medical Plan upon his attainment
of age 55, pursuant to the terms, conditions, and limitations of such Plan in
effect at such date, subject to Considine's payment of the applicable premium
for retiree medical coverage that otherwise applies to retired employees of the
Company.

  c.  Death or Disability While Actively Employed.  Upon Considine's termination
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of employment due  to his death or disability, Considine's eligibility for
benefits under the Retiree Medical Plan shall be unaffected by this Agreement
and he (or his surviving spouse) shall only be entitled to participate in the
Retiree Medical Plan (if at all) to the same extent as any other employee of the
Company who terminates employment due to death or disability at the same age as
Considine (at his death or disability) and with the same years of credited
service as Considine (at his death or disability).  Any Retiree Medical Plan
coverage under such conditions shall be provided pursuant to the terms,
conditions, and limitations of such Plan in effect at such date, subject to the
payment of the applicable premium for retiree medical coverage that otherwise
applies with respect to retired employees of the Company.

  d.  Change in Control.  If Considine's employment is terminated following a
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Change in Control (as defined in the Change in Control Agreement between the
Company and Considine), Considine shall be eligible to participate in the
Retiree Medical Plan upon the later of his attainment of age 55 or the
exhaustion of medical coverage otherwise provided by the Company pursuant to the
terms of Considine's Change in Control Agreement.  Such coverage shall be
provided pursuant to the terms, conditions, and limitations of such Plan in
effect at such date, subject to the payment of the applicable premium for
retiree medical coverage that otherwise applies with respect to retired
employees of the Company.
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  2.    Non-Assignment:  Considine's right to the retiree medical benefits
described in this Agreement may not be assigned, transferred, pledged or
otherwise encumbered.

  3.  Tax Consequences: The Retiree Medical Plan is subject to certain federal
income tax rules that limit the extent to which tax-free coverage may be
provided on a discriminatory basis in favor of highly compensated individuals.
There can be no assurance that such coverage may continue to be provided to
Considine on a tax-favored basis if Considine's coverage under the Retiree
Medical Plan is made available to him at a time when it is not otherwise
available to any other terminated or retired employee of the Company.

  4.    No Employment Guarantee:  Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
conferring upon Considine the right to continue in the employ of the Company in
any capacity and no rights are acquired by the Retiree Medical Plan or the
Agreement except as expressly provided herein.

  5.    Plan Committee:  The senior human resources officer of the Company shall
have full power and authority to interpret, construe and administer this
Agreement and the Retiree Medical Plan, and such Committee's interpretations
hereof, and all actions hereunder, shall be binding and conclusive on all
persons and for all purposes. No member of the Compensation and Benefits
Committee of the Board or the senior human resources officer shall be liable to
any person for any action taken or omitted in connection with the interpretation
and administration of this Agreement unless attributable to such member's
willful misconduct.

  6.    Binding Effect:  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Company, its successors and assigns, and Considine, and
Considine's heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

  7.    Controlling Law:  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
and governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey except to the extent
governed by applicable Federal law.

  8.    Termination or Amendment of Retiree Medical Plan:  Considine understands
and acknowledges that the Board of Directors of the Company or its delegate may
terminate or amend the Retiree Medical Plan at any time and for any reason.  In
the event of any such amendment, Considine shall be eligible for the same
coverage under the Retiree Medical Plan as all other similarly situated retired
employees of the Company otherwise entitled to coverage under the Retiree
Medical Plan.

  9.    Entire Agreement:  Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement
and the underlying Retiree Medical Plan:  (i) supersede all other understandings
and agreements, oral or
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written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement; and (ii) constitute the sole agreement between the parties with
respect to its subject matter. Each party acknowledges that: (i) no
representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or written, have been
made by any party or by anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not
embodied in this Agreement; and (ii) no agreement, statement or promise not
contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on the parties unless such
change or modification is in writing and is signed by the parties.

  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement signed this 18th
day of December, 2000 and effective as of the day and year first
above written.

                                  BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

                                  By:    /s/ Edward J. Ludwig
                                         _____________________________________
                                  Name:      Edward J. Ludwig
                                         _____________________________________
                                  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
                                         _____________________________________

                                  JOHN R. CONSIDINE

                                  /s/ John R. Considine
                                  __________________________________

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