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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 13, 2025
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name BECTON DICKINSON & CO
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000010795
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 13, 2025
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NJ
Entity File Number 001-4802
Entity Tax Identification Number 22-0760120
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Becton Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Franklin Lakes
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07417-1880
City Area Code (201)
Local Phone Number 847-6800
Written Communications true
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $1.00
Trading Symbol BDX
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 1.900due December 152026 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.900% Notes due December 15, 2026
Trading Symbol BDX26
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 1.208due June 42026 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.208% Notes due June 4, 2026
Trading Symbol BDX/26A
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 1213 Due February 122036 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 1.213% Notes due February 12, 2036
Trading Symbol BDX/36
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 0034 Due August 132025 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 0.034% Notes due August 13, 2025
Trading Symbol BDX25A
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 3.519 Due February 82031 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 3.519% Notes due February 8, 2031
Trading Symbol BDX31
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Notes 3.828 Due June 72032 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title 3.828% Notes due June 7, 2032
Trading Symbol BDX32A
Security Exchange Name NYSE