Transaction in Own Shares

For immediate release

                          Purchase of own securities                           

On the 2 August 2005, Reckitt Benckiser plc acquired from CSFB Europe Ltd,
150,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 1716.45
pence per ordinary share.

Contacts:

Liz Richardson Reckitt Benckiser plc 01753 446363

Lloyd Adams CSFB Europe Ltd 020 7883 5043