Transaction in Own Shares

19 March 2012

For immediate release

                          Reckitt Benckiser Group plc                          

           Irrevocable, Non-Discretionary Share Repurchase Programme           

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc today announces that it will commence an
irrevocable, non-discretionary programme with Barclays Capital Securities
Limited to purchase ordinary shares on its own behalf during the period which
commences on 20 March 2012 and ends no later than 20 August 2012, therefore
running through its close periods, 31 March - 30 April 2012 and 30 June - 29
July 2012.

Any purchases by Reckitt Benckiser Group plc under the programme will be made
within certain pre-set parameters and limits and in accordance with both
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's general authority to repurchase shares and the
Listing Rules.

Contact:

Elizabeth Richardson Reckitt Benckiser Group plc 01753 217800

Company Secretary