Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) 10-K 2017 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statements on Form S-8 Nos. 33-23055, 33-33791, 33-64115, 333-11885, 333-16091, 333-118235, 333-147594, 333-161129, 333-161215, 333-170821, 333-199830 and 333-214780 of Becton, Dickinson and Company;

(2) Registration Statements on Form S-3 Nos. 333-23559, 333-38193, 333-104019, 333-134143, 333-159102, 333-183059, 333-206020, 333-195887 and 333-195921 of Becton, Dickinson and Company; and

(3) Registration Statements on Form S-4 Nos. 333-203013 and 333-218179 of Becton, Dickinson and Company;

of our reports dated November 22, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Becton, Dickinson and Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Becton, Dickinson and Company included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the year ended September 30, 2017.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

New York, New York

November 22, 2017